Bill Text: HI SB2168 | 2010 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Use of Deadly Force; Justification
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2010-01-21 - (S) Referred to JGO. [SB2168 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2010-SB2168-Introduced.html
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO USE OF DEADLY FORCE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 663, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§663- Exception to liability for use of force. Any actor who justifiably uses force upon or toward another person in accordance with section 703-304, 703-305, or 703-306 shall be immune from civil liability for injuries or damages, or both, resulting from the use of that force."
SECTION 2. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Use of Deadly Force; Justification
Description:
Exempts an actor from civil liability for injuries or damages resulting from the justifiable use of force in self-protection, protection of others, or the protection of property.
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