Bill Text: HI HB1456 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced
Bill Title: Animals; Shelter; Tort Liability Exemption; Charitable and Nonprofit Organizations
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2013-01-28 - Referred to JUD, referral sheet 7 [HB1456 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2013-HB1456-Introduced.html
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TWENTY-SEVENTH LEGISLATURE, 2013 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to animals.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Chapter 663, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§663- Exemption for providing shelter and subsistence to animals in need. (a) Any charitable or nonprofit organization that in good faith provides shelter or proper means of subsistence to any animal in need of aid as part of its bona fide and customary charitable activities, rendered without remuneration or expectation of remuneration, shall be exempt from civil liability for injuries and damages resulting from the organization's acts or omissions in providing that shelter or subsistence, except for gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions of the organization.
(b) Any person who donates goods, food, materials, or services to a charitable or nonprofit organization described in subsection (a) shall be exempt from civil liability for injuries and damages resulting from the donation, except for gross negligence or wanton acts or omissions."
SECTION 2. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Animals; Shelter; Tort Liability Exemption; Charitable and Nonprofit Organizations
Description:
Exempts charitable and nonprofit organizations from liability for providing shelter and subsistence to animals.
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