HB387

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

Hawaii HB387 modifies the definition of negligent injury in the first degree under Hawaii Revised Statutes. It now includes causing serious bodily injury to another person through negligent vehicle operation. The bill also adds a provision for causing substantial bodily injury to a vulnerable user by negligent vehicle operation. The bill does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties incurred, or proceedings begun before its effective date.