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HI HB525

HI HB525
Relating To Orders For Immediate Protection.


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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/25/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/04/2017

Introduced Session

2017 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Requires a finding of substantial evidence that a vulnerable adult has incurred abuse or is in danger of abuse prior to the issuance of an order for immediate protection when the vulnerable adult is living at home with a prognosis of six months or less to live.

AI Summary

This bill requires a finding of substantial evidence that a vulnerable adult has incurred abuse or is in danger of abuse before issuing an order for immediate protection, if the vulnerable adult is living at home with a prognosis of six months or less to live. The bill amends existing Hawaii law to establish this higher standard for obtaining an order for immediate protection in such cases, where the previous standard was probable cause. The bill also makes some other minor changes to the process for obtaining these orders.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

The committee(s) on HUS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 02/15/2017)

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