Karl Rhoads
- Democratic
- Senator
- District 13
Primary
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)
Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.
Referred to LGO, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 17
Pass First Reading
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 64) in amended form (SD 1).
Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga). Transmitted to House.
48 Hrs. Notice 03-07-23.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
Reported 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.
The 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.
The committee(s) on JDC deferred the measure until 02-28-23 10:00AM; Conference Room 016.
The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-09-23 9:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Pending Introduction.
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