Hawaii HB385 amends assault laws to enhance penalties for causing bodily injury to elderly individuals and certain professionals.
Hawaii HB385 modifies the state's assault laws to increase penalties for causing bodily injury to individuals aged sixty-five or older and specific professionals. The bill introduces strict liability for causing bodily injury to elderly individuals, removing the state of mind requirement. It also enhances penalties for causing bodily injury to sports officials, emergency medical services providers, firefighters, water safety officers, and health care professionals. The changes apply to incidents occurring after the bill's effective date.
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