THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
1056 |
TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE, 2011 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
Relating to crimes.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 707-712.6, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (1) to read as follows:
"(1) A person commits the offense of
assault against a law enforcement officer in the second degree if the person
recklessly causes bodily injury to [a] the law enforcement
officer who is engaged in the performance of the law enforcement officer's
duty."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Crimes; Assault
Description:
Clarifies the law with respect to assault against a law enforcement officer.
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