HI SB259 | 2023 | Regular Session
Note: Carry Foward to future SB259
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on January 19 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-27 - Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 19 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-27 - Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
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.
Title
Relating To Crime.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-27 | Senate | Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. |
| 2023-01-23 | Senate | Referred to HHS, JDC. |
| 2023-01-19 | Senate | Passed First Reading. |
| 2023-01-19 | Senate | Introduced. |
Same As/Similar To
SB259 (Carry Over) 2023-01-27 - Re-Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.
Subjects
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=259&year=2023 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/bills/SB259_.HTM |
