Hawaii SB2438 establishes civil remedies for interference with constitutional and statutory rights through threats, intimidation, or coercion.

Hawaii SB2438, known as the Hawaii Civil Rights Protection Act, aims to deter interference with constitutional and statutory rights by providing civil remedies for threats, intimidation, or coercion. The act allows aggrieved individuals, the attorney general, or county attorneys to bring civil actions against those who interfere with rights guaranteed by the U.S. or Hawaii constitutions, or federal and state laws. Successful plaintiffs can obtain actual damages, injunctive relief, declaratory relief, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.

Hawaii SB2438 establishes civil remedies for interference with constitutional and statutory rights through threats, intimidation, or coercion.

Hawaii SB2438, known as the Hawaii Civil Rights Protection Act, aims to deter interference with constitutional and statutory rights by providing civil remedies for threats, intimidation, or coercion. The act allows aggrieved individuals, the attorney general, or county attorneys to bring civil actions against those who interfere with rights guaranteed by the U.S. or Hawaii constitutions, or federal and state laws. Successful plaintiffs can obtain actual damages, injunctive relief, declaratory relief, and reasonable attorneys' fees and costs.