HI SB813 | 2025 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on January 17 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-23 - Referred to PSM, JDC.
Pending: Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 17 2025 - 25% progression
Action: 2025-01-23 - Referred to PSM, JDC.
Pending: Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
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".
Title
Relating To Law Enforcement Reform.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-23 | Senate | Referred to PSM, JDC. |
| 2025-01-21 | Senate | Passed First Reading. |
| 2025-01-17 | Senate | Introduced. |
Subjects
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=813&year=2025 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB813_.HTM |
