Bill > HB2322

This bill establishes new offenses for "dangerous intoxication," which occurs when someone is on public property under the influence of alcohol or drugs and is substantially incapacitated, creates an immediate risk of harm, or obstructs public ways after being asked to move, and "habitual dangerous intoxication," for repeat offenders of dangerous intoxication. For dangerous intoxication, instead of arrest, law enforcement officers can place individuals in "civil protective custody," meaning temporary, non-criminal detention for an emergency examination at a designated facility, and prosecution is barred if this custody is used, unless the person also committed a felony, violent crime, or DUI, has outstanding felony warrants, or poses an immediate and serious escape or harm risk that cannot be managed by medical personnel. For habitual dangerous intoxication, the bill mandates probation with mandatory substance abuse treatment, with jail time only if probation is violated. The bill also makes conforming amendments to existing laws regarding emergency examinations and assisted community treatment to include references to these new provisions.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2322&year=2026