Hawaii HB387 amends the definition of negligent injury in the first degree to include causing serious bodily injury by negligent vehicle operation.

Hawaii HB387 amends the definition of negligent injury in the first degree to include causing serious bodily injury to another person by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner. The bill also includes causing substantial bodily injury to a vulnerable user by negligent vehicle operation. Additionally, it retains the existing provision for causing bodily injury by negligent vehicle operation while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The changes do not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that were already in effect before the bill's approval.

Hawaii HB387 amends the definition of negligent injury in the first degree to include causing serious bodily injury by negligent vehicle operation.

Hawaii HB387 amends the definition of negligent injury in the first degree to include causing serious bodily injury to another person by the operation of a vehicle in a negligent manner. The bill also includes causing substantial bodily injury to a vulnerable user by negligent vehicle operation. Additionally, it retains the existing provision for causing bodily injury by negligent vehicle operation while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The changes do not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that were already in effect before the bill's approval.