SB 783 Hawaii Senate · 2021 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 Jan 27, 2021
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Jan 27, 2021
Committee
Referred to PSM, JDC.
upper
Jan 22, 2021
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
4 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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