Hawaii HB2086 amends negligent injury laws to include vulnerable users and redefines offenses.

Hawaii HB2086 modifies the state's negligent injury laws by expanding the definition of negligent injury in the first degree. The bill now includes causing serious bodily injury to another person through negligent vehicle operation, substantial bodily injury to a vulnerable user through negligent vehicle operation, and substantial bodily injury to another person through negligent vehicle operation while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The changes do not affect any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the bill's effective date.

Hawaii HB2086 amends negligent injury laws to include vulnerable users and redefines offenses.

Hawaii HB2086 modifies the state's negligent injury laws by expanding the definition of negligent injury in the first degree. The bill now includes causing serious bodily injury to another person through negligent vehicle operation, substantial bodily injury to a vulnerable user through negligent vehicle operation, and substantial bodily injury to another person through negligent vehicle operation while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The changes do not affect any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the bill's effective date.