Hawaii SB278 amends assault laws to enhance penalties for injuring elderly individuals and certain professionals.
Hawaii SB278 modifies the state's assault laws to increase penalties for those who cause bodily injury to individuals aged sixty-five or older and certain professionals. The bill specifically targets assaults on elderly individuals and those providing essential services, including healthcare, emergency, and educational workers. It also includes provisions for stricter penalties for assaults on sports officials and lifeguards. The changes aim to protect vulnerable populations and essential service providers by imposing harsher penalties for these offenses.
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