SB 922 Hawaii Senate · 2024 Regular Session

RELATING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT REFORM.

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.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2023

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 20, 2023 Last action Dec 11, 2023

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Committee

Feb 24, 2023

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-01-23 9:30AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 9, 2023

Committee

Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 126) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.

upper

Feb 3, 2023

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Elefante, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.

upper

Jan 30, 2023

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-23 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 27, 2023

Committee

Referred to PSM, JDC.

upper

Jan 20, 2023

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

1 primary · 1 co-sponsor