Measure Title: RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.
Report Title: Discriminatory Reporting; Protected Class; Law Enforcement Officer; Civil Remedy
Description: Establishes provisions relating to civil remedies for discriminatory reporting to a law enforcement officer. Provides that a person who contacts a law enforcement officer to come to a location to contact a person on the basis of the person's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, national origin, place of birth, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity with the specific intent to infringe upon the person's rights under the Hawaii State Constitution or United State Constitution; discriminate against the person; cause the person to feel harassed, humiliated, or embarrassed; cause the person to be expelled from a place that the person is lawfully located; damage the person's reputation or standing within the community; or damage the person's financial, economic, consumer, or business prospects or interest shall be civilly liable. Requires the Department of the Attorney General, in consultation with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission, to provide guidance to the public on the enactment of this Act. Effective January 1, 2024, requires the Department of Law Enforcement to also provide guidance on this Act. (SD1)
Companion:  HB807
Package: None
Current Referral: LGO, JHA, FIN
Introducer(s): RHOADS, CHANG, KEITH-AGARAN, Shimabukuro
Act:

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12/11/2023DCarried over to 2024 Regular Session.
3/9/2023HReferred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17
3/9/2023HPass First Reading
3/7/2023HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 64) in amended form (SD 1).
3/7/2023SPassed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga). Transmitted to House.
3/3/2023S48 Hrs. Notice 03-07-23.
3/3/2023SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
3/3/2023SReported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 832) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
2/28/2023SThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Elefante, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.
2/9/2023SThe committee(s) on JDC deferred the measure until 02-28-23 10:00AM; Conference Room 016.
2/3/2023SThe committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-23 9:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
1/20/2023SReferred to JDC.
1/18/2023SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/14/2023SPending Introduction.

S = Senate | H = House | D = Data Systems | $ = Appropriation measure | ConAm = Constitutional Amendment

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SB40 SD1
All Versions of this Measure
SB40_SD1 Pdf File
SB40 Pdf File
Committee Reports
SB40_SD1_SSCR832_ Pdf File
Testimony
SB40_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-09-23_
Hearing Notices
JDC
2/09/23 9:30A
CR 016 & Videoconference
JDC
2/28/23 10:00A
CR 016