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HI SR205
HI SR205Requesting Each County Police Department In The State To Purchase And Deploy Explosion Detection Technology To Locate And Respond To Explosions Caused By The Illegal Use Of Firearms And Fireworks.
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Introduced
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
In Committee
03/31/2025
03/31/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/01/2025
04/01/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RESOLUTION Requesting Each County Police Department in the state to purchase and deploy explosion detection technology to locate and respond to explosions caused by the illegal use of firearms and fireworks.
AI Summary
This resolution requests each county police department in Hawaii to purchase and deploy explosion detection technology, specifically referencing ShotSpotter, to help locate and respond more quickly to explosions caused by illegal gunfire and fireworks. The resolution highlights the public safety benefits of such technology, noting that it can help law enforcement receive notifications of gunshots within 40 seconds, increase reporting accuracy, decrease response times, and potentially improve victim assistance. The resolution not only calls for the acquisition of the technology but also requests that county Chiefs of Police ensure appropriate training for officers in using the equipment. Additionally, the resolution calls for certified copies of the resolution to be sent to the Mayor, County Council Chair, and Chief of Police in each county, emphasizing the importance of implementing this technology to enhance community safety and reduce risks associated with illegal firearms and fireworks.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Report and Resolution Adopted as amended (SD1). Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). (on 04/01/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=205&year=2025 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SR205_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SR205_SD1_SSCR1414_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/CommReports/SR205_SD1_SSCR1414_.pdf |
| SR205_TESTIMONY_PSM-EIG_03-21-25_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/Testimony/SR205_TESTIMONY_PSM-EIG_03-21-25_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SR205_.HTM |
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