Hawaii HB2322 establishes dangerous intoxication as a petty misdemeanor and outlines procedures for civil protective custody and emergency.

Hawaii HB2322 amends state statutes to address dangerous intoxication. It defines dangerous intoxication as being under the influence of alcohol or drugs on public property, leading to substantial incapacitation or posing a risk to oneself or others. Law enforcement officers can place individuals under civil protective custody instead of arresting them if they have probable cause to believe the person is dangerously intoxicated. The bill also outlines procedures for emergency examinations and involuntary hospitalization.

Hawaii HB2322 establishes dangerous intoxication as a petty misdemeanor and outlines procedures for civil protective custody and emergency.

Hawaii HB2322 amends state statutes to address dangerous intoxication. It defines dangerous intoxication as being under the influence of alcohol or drugs on public property, leading to substantial incapacitation or posing a risk to oneself or others. Law enforcement officers can place individuals under civil protective custody instead of arresting them if they have probable cause to believe the person is dangerously intoxicated. The bill also outlines procedures for emergency examinations and involuntary hospitalization.