HB 1572 Hawaii House · 2022 Regular Session

RELATING TO SEARCH AND RESCUE.

Summary

Establishes the hike safe card program and search and rescue special fund to be administered by the department of land and natural resources. Requires government entities to seek reimbursement for all or a portion of search and rescue expenses for persons who require rescue after leaving a hiking trail to enter a prohibited area or hiking on a trail closed to the public and persons who acted recklessly. Exempts persons who possess a hike safe card from search and rescue cost reimbursement, unless a search and rescue response is required due to a reckless act or omission. Repeals on 6/30/2025.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2022

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 20, 2022 Last action Jan 26, 2022

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Committee

Jan 26, 2022

Committee

Referred to WAL, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1

lower

Jan 21, 2022

Introduced

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

lower

Jan 20, 2022

Introduced

Pending introduction.

lower

13 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Legislator

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State

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Patrick Pihana Branco