SB 259

  • Hawaii Senate Bill
  • 2024 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Jan 19, 2023
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Relating To Crime.

Abstract

Specifies that the penalty for sex trafficking shall be payment of a fine of no less than $50,000 but no more than $100,000, and a definite term of imprisonment of up to 20 years without the possibility of a suspended sentence, probation, or parole. Provides that consent to sexual conduct is not a defense. Defines "sexual conduct". Provides that a minor who reports that the minor is a victim of sex trafficking shall not be subject to criminal liability.

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Dec 11, 2023

Hawaii State Legislature

Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.

Jan 27, 2023

Senate

Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.

Jan 23, 2023

Senate

Referred to HHS, JDC.

  • Referral-Committee
Health and Human Services Judiciary

Jan 19, 2023

Senate

Passed First Reading.

Senate

Introduced.

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