Bill > HB2480

This bill, effective July 1, 3000, establishes the "Emergency Responder Predictive Evacuation and Known Danger Immunity Act" in Hawaii, aiming to protect first responders and encourage public compliance with evacuation orders. It defines key terms such as "active hazard period" (when disaster conditions make rescue unsafe), "first responder" (including firefighters, medical personnel, and police), "predictive evacuation order" (an order based on credible threat modeling), and "wilful non-compliance" (knowingly staying in an evacuation zone after an order). The bill grants immunity to first responders and emergency services agencies from liability for issuing predictive evacuation orders or for not conducting rescues when individuals exhibit wilful non-compliance during an active hazard period, stating that those who ignore evacuation orders assume the risk and waive their right to sue. It also clarifies that no emergency responder is required to enter a danger zone once a predictive evacuation order is issued, and their priority shifts to stabilization and recovery after hazards pass, with exceptions for individuals who lacked sufficient notice or the ability to evacuate.

Justice, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2480&year=2026