HB607

Establishes a class A felony for causing serious bodily injury or death through illegal fireworks use in Hawaii.

This bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to establish a class A felony for causing serious bodily injury or death through illegal fireworks use. The bill responds to a recent mass casualty incident in Aliamanu, where fireworks caused fatalities and injuries. The new law aims to deter illegal fireworks use by imposing severe penalties for resulting harm. The bill does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties incurred, or proceedings begun before its effective date.