Hawaii HB1690 amends curfew laws for minors, raising the age limit and modifying penalties.

Hawaii HB1690 updates the state's curfew laws for minors. It raises the age limit from sixteen to eighteen years. Children under eighteen are prohibited from being on public streets, highways, or public places between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or authorized adult. Exceptions include emergencies, employment-related activities, and school-related activities. Parents or guardians who knowingly allow their children to violate the curfew face fines and potential imprisonment. The bill also allows counties to enact stricter curfew ordinances.

Hawaii HB1690 amends curfew laws for minors, raising the age limit and modifying penalties.

Hawaii HB1690 updates the state's curfew laws for minors. It raises the age limit from sixteen to eighteen years. Children under eighteen are prohibited from being on public streets, highways, or public places between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m. unless accompanied by a parent, guardian, or authorized adult. Exceptions include emergencies, employment-related activities, and school-related activities. Parents or guardians who knowingly allow their children to violate the curfew face fines and potential imprisonment. The bill also allows counties to enact stricter curfew ordinances.