HB 666 Hawaii House · 2022 Regular Session

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT.

Summary
Establishes a private cause of action for persons injured by the deprivation of rights under the United States Constitution or the Hawaii Constitution by law enforcement officers. Requires that employers of law enforcement officers indemnify officers for judgments or settlements arising from that cause of action over a certain amount. Requires political subdivisions of the State who employ law enforcement officers to publicly disclose a list of officers against whom a judgment or settlement is entered as well as the amount of the judgment or settlement and any disciplinary actions or criminal charges brought against the officer.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2021 Last action Dec 10, 2021
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Jan 27, 2021
House · Referred to committee
Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
Jan 25, 2021
House · Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Jan 22, 2021
House · Introduced
Pending introduction.
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Mark Nakashima
DDemocratic
HI
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