HI SB200 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 2-1)
Status: Introduced on January 15 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-27 - The committee on HHS deferred the measure.
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 15 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-27 - The committee on HHS deferred the measure.
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Creates a statutory right of victims and witnesses of sexual offenses under part V of chapter 707, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to a speedy trial in criminal cases involving adult defendants. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure the stress of the proceedings.
Title
Relating To Speedy Trials.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-27 | Senate | The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |
| 2025-01-23 | Senate | The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-27-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| 2025-01-17 | Senate | Referred to HHS, JDC. |
| 2025-01-15 | Senate | Introduced and passed First Reading. |
| 2025-01-13 | Senate | Pending Introduction. |
Subjects
Child Abuse
Criminal Procedure
Expedited Criminal Proceedings
Penal Code
Right to Speedy Trial
Victims and Witnesses of Sexual Offenses
Criminal Procedure
Expedited Criminal Proceedings
Penal Code
Right to Speedy Trial
Victims and Witnesses of Sexual Offenses
