SB 813

  • Hawaii Senate Bill
  • 2025 Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate Jan 17, 2025
  • 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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Jan 23, 2025

Senate

Referred to PSM, JDC.

  • Referral-Committee
Judiciary Public Safety and Military Affairs

Jan 21, 2025

Senate

Passed First Reading.

Jan 17, 2025

Senate

Introduced.

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