HB896 amends Hawaii law to redefine child abuse or neglect and sex trafficking, and to establish capital punishment for sex trafficking convictions.

HB896 amends the definition of "child abuse or neglect" in Hawaii law to include harm to a child's physical or psychological health or welfare, including when the child is a victim of sexual contact or conduct, or when the child is not provided with adequate food, clothing, shelter, supervision, or care. It also redefines "sexual offense" to include offenses such as sexual assault, molestation, incest, prostitution, and other forms of sexual exploitation.

HB896 amends Hawaii law to redefine child abuse or neglect and sex trafficking, and to establish capital punishment for sex trafficking convictions.

HB896 amends the definition of "child abuse or neglect" in Hawaii law to include harm to a child's physical or psychological health or welfare, including when the child is a victim of sexual contact or conduct, or when the child is not provided with adequate food, clothing, shelter, supervision, or care. It also redefines "sexual offense" to include offenses such as sexual assault, molestation, incest, prostitution, and other forms of sexual exploitation.