SB 922

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

Relating To Law Enforcement Reform.

Abstract

Requires a law enforcement officer who observes criminal misconduct by another law enforcement officer to report the criminal misconduct. Requires passage of a psychological screening test battery to qualify for appointment as a law enforcement officer. Subjects a law enforcement officer to denial, suspension, or revocation of a law enforcement officer's certification for failure to report observed criminal misconduct or committing an act of criminal misconduct. Prohibits the use of a chokehold by a law enforcement officer unless the use of deadly force is justifiable. Defines chokehold.

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Mar 01, 2023

Senate

The committee on JDC deferred the measure.

Feb 24, 2023

Senate

The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-01-23 9:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

Feb 09, 2023

Senate

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.

  • Reading-2
  • Referral-Committee
Judiciary

Senate

Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 126) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.

Feb 03, 2023

Senate

The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Elefante, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.

Jan 30, 2023

Senate

The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-23 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

Jan 27, 2023

Senate

Referred to PSM, JDC.

  • Referral-Committee
Public Safety and Intergovernmental and Military Affairs Judiciary

Jan 23, 2023

Senate

Passed First Reading.

Jan 20, 2023

Senate

Introduced.

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