SB 1042

  • Hawaii Senate Bill
  • 2023 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Jan 20, 2023
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Relating To Child Search And Seizure.

Abstract

Clarifies the definition of "imminent harm". Requires police officers to comply with exigency requirements when removing a child from the child's home and to promptly submit a police report documenting specific, articulable evidence of imminent harm to the child that warranted the child's immediate removal. Requires the State to provide written notice to a parent of the parent's rights when conducting an investigation of reported child abuse or neglect. Requires police officers to have parental consent, a court order, or evidence of exigent circumstances, when interviewing a child at school or removing the child to protective custody to complete an investigation.

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Jan 27, 2023

Senate

Re-Referred to HHS, JDC.

Jan 23, 2023

Senate

Passed First Reading.

Jan 20, 2023

Senate

Introduced.

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