Bill > HB1063

This bill amends Hawaii's assault in the second degree statute to specifically include intentionally or knowingly causing bodily injury to a national guard member while they are performing their official duties as a new category of second-degree assault. The bill defines a "national guard member" as someone serving under an order or call from the governor or the President of the United States, as provided by law. By adding this provision, the bill makes such an assault a class C felony, which provides additional legal protection for national guard members when they are actively engaged in their military service. The legislation is designed to recognize the importance of protecting national guard personnel and to create a specific criminal penalty for those who intentionally harm them while they are carrying out their official responsibilities. The bill will take effect immediately upon approval and does not impact any legal rights, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before its effective date.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1063&year=2026