SB 334 Hawaii Senate · 2021 Regular Session

RELATING TO CIVIL LIABILITY.

Summary
Limits civil actions arising from use of justifiable force if the defendant has been found not guilty by reason of a justification defense. Provides reimbursement of reasonable legal costs to defendants charged with an offense under certain sections of the Penal Code if the defendant is found not guilty because the use of force upon or toward another person is justifiable because of self-protection, protection of others, or protection of property.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2021 Last action Jan 25, 2021
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Jan 25, 2021
Committee
Referred to JDC.
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Jan 22, 2021
Introduced
Introduced.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mike Gabbard
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