SB3142 establishes dangerous intoxication as an offense in Hawaii, with habitual dangerous intoxication as a misdemeanor.

SB3142 amends Hawaii law to create the offense of dangerous intoxication, which occurs when a person is on public property under the influence of alcohol or drugs and is unable to care for themselves or poses a risk to others. The bill also establishes habitual dangerous intoxication as a misdemeanor, defined as having three or more prior offenses within three years. Law enforcement officers are directed to place individuals under civil protective custody instead of arresting them if they believe the person is dangerously intoxicated.

SB3142 establishes dangerous intoxication as an offense in Hawaii, with habitual dangerous intoxication as a misdemeanor.

SB3142 amends Hawaii law to create the offense of dangerous intoxication, which occurs when a person is on public property under the influence of alcohol or drugs and is unable to care for themselves or poses a risk to others. The bill also establishes habitual dangerous intoxication as a misdemeanor, defined as having three or more prior offenses within three years. Law enforcement officers are directed to place individuals under civil protective custody instead of arresting them if they believe the person is dangerously intoxicated.