SB1607 expands the definition of "dwelling" to include agricultural land and defines "place of work" for the purposes of Hawaii's castle doctrine.

SB1607 amends Hawaii's castle doctrine to better protect farmers and ranchers. It expands the definition of "dwelling" to include agricultural land used as a residence or place of lodging. Additionally, it defines "place of work" to include any building, agricultural land, or parcel of real property where a person works. This change ensures that the castle doctrine, which allows individuals to use deadly force to stop intruders in their dwellings and places of work, applies to agricultural land.

SB1607 expands the definition of "dwelling" to include agricultural land and defines "place of work" for the purposes of Hawaii's castle doctrine.

SB1607 amends Hawaii's castle doctrine to better protect farmers and ranchers. It expands the definition of "dwelling" to include agricultural land used as a residence or place of lodging. Additionally, it defines "place of work" to include any building, agricultural land, or parcel of real property where a person works. This change ensures that the castle doctrine, which allows individuals to use deadly force to stop intruders in their dwellings and places of work, applies to agricultural land.