SB2253 amends Hawaii law to redefine negligent injury in the first degree to include causing substantial bodily injury to a vulnerable user.

SB2253 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to redefine the offense of negligent injury in the first degree. It specifies that a person commits this offense if they cause serious bodily injury to another person by operating a vehicle negligently, or if they cause substantial bodily injury to a vulnerable user by operating a vehicle negligently. The bill does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties incurred, or proceedings begun before its effective date.

SB2253 amends Hawaii law to redefine negligent injury in the first degree to include causing substantial bodily injury to a vulnerable user.

SB2253 amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to redefine the offense of negligent injury in the first degree. It specifies that a person commits this offense if they cause serious bodily injury to another person by operating a vehicle negligently, or if they cause substantial bodily injury to a vulnerable user by operating a vehicle negligently. The bill does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties incurred, or proceedings begun before its effective date.