HI HB2225 | 2020 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-1)
Status: Introduced on January 23 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-27 - Referred to HSH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5
Pending: House Human Services & Homelessness Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 23 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-01-27 - Referred to HSH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5
Pending: House Human Services & Homelessness Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Establishes in the department of the attorney general a child abuse investigation unit. Allows the department of the attorney general to intervene in adjudications in family court. Enacts the Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act, which authorizes courts to allow for children to testify in a place other than an open forum or away from the finder of fact, court, or parties. Requires the court and the prosecution to take appropriate action to ensure a prompt trial to minimize the length of time a child abuse victim or minor witness must endure due to the stress of the child's involvement in the proceedings.
Title
Relating To Children.
Sponsors
Rep. Cedric Gates [D] | Rep. Stacelynn Eli [D] | Rep. Daniel Holt [D] | Rep. Linda Ichiyama [D] |
Rep. Lisa Kitagawa [D] | Rep. Sam Kong [D] | Rep. Chris Todd [D] | Rep. Justin Woodson [D] |
Rep. Bob McDermott [R] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2020-01-27 | House | Referred to HSH, JUD, FIN, referral sheet 5 |
2020-01-23 | House | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
2020-01-21 | House | Pending introduction. |
Subjects
Attorney General
Child Abuse
Expedited Criminal Proceedings
Investigation Unit
Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act
Child Abuse
Expedited Criminal Proceedings
Investigation Unit
Uniform Child Witness Testimony by Alternative Methods Act
Hawaii State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2225&year=2020 |
Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2020/bills/HB2225_.HTM |