RELATING TO TORTURE.
HB 388 defines torture as a criminal offense and prohibits it within the state. It directly affects state officials, such as law enforcement or correctional staff, who hold individuals in custody. The bill establishes a clear legal definition of torture to enable prosecution of such acts. This creates a specific standard for addressing severe abuse, rather than relying on broader existing laws.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 16, 2025
Last action Feb 7, 2025
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5
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Committee
1
Jan 21, 2025
Committee
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 1
lower
Jan 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 16, 2025
Introduced
Pending introduction.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nadine Nakamura
DDemocratic
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