HI SB2717 | 2022 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on January 21 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-01-24 - Referred to HMS, JDC/WAM.
Pending: Senate Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Status: Introduced on January 21 2022 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2022-01-24 - Referred to HMS, JDC/WAM.
Pending: Senate Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]
Summary
Expands the time period by which a civil action for childhood sexual abuse may be initiated. Extends the period during which a victim of childhood sexual abuse may bring an otherwise time-barred action against the victim's abuser or a legal entity having a duty of care. Allows recovery of treble damages in certain circumstances. Provides for training on trauma-informed response. Applies retroactively to 4/24/2020.
Title
Relating To Sexual Abuse Of Minors.
Sponsors
| Sen. Chris Lee [D] | Sen. Mike Gabbard [D] | Sen. Gil Keith-agaran [D] | Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole [D] |
| Sen. Bennette Misalucha [D] | Sen. Glenn Wakai [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01-24 | Senate | Referred to HMS, JDC/WAM. |
| 2022-01-24 | Senate | Passed First Reading. |
| 2022-01-21 | Senate | Introduced. |
Subjects
Hawaii State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2717&year=2022 |
| Text | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/SB2717_.HTM |
