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HI SR74
HI SR74Urging The Legislature To Advance Legislation And Support Policies That Safeguard Individuals In The Agricultural Community, Their Families, Their Livestock And Other Property, And Other Individuals Under Their Employment Or Care By Amending The State's Selfdefense Laws To Deprioritize The Duty To Retreat In Certain Circumstances.
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Introduced
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
In Committee
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/20/2025
03/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RESOLUTION urging the legislature to advance legislation and support policies that safeguard individuals in the agricultural community, their families, their livestock and other property, and other individuals under their employment or care by amending the State's self-defense laws to deprioritize the duty to retreat in certain circumstances.
AI Summary
This resolution urges the Hawaii State Legislature to modify self-defense laws specifically for agricultural workers and landowners, inspired by the tragic death of rancher Cranston Duke Pia during a confrontation with an intruder attacking his cattle. The resolution seeks to amend the state's current self-defense statutes by affirming that individuals on agricultural land have the right to "stand their ground" and use deadly force in self-protection under certain conditions. These conditions include: the individual must be legally present on the agricultural land, not engaged in criminal activity, not be the original aggressor, and facing a threat that justifies the use of force. The resolution contextualizes this proposed legal change by noting that 26 other states have similar "stand your ground" laws and references the historical precedent of King Kamehameha I's Law of the Splintered Paddle, which is incorporated into the Hawaii State Constitution. By advancing this legislation, the resolution aims to provide enhanced legal protections for agricultural workers who face unique safety challenges in remote and isolated locations.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Justice
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Report adopted, referred to JDC. (on 03/20/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=74&year=2025 |
| Committee Report SR74_SSCR1189_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/SR74_SSCR1189_.pdf |
| SR74_TESTIMONY_AEN_03-14-25_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/SR74_TESTIMONY_AEN_03-14-25_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SR74_.HTM |
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