HawaiiSB 16072025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate

RELATING TO GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF JUSTIFICATION.

Sponsored By: Samantha DeCorte (Republican)

In Committee

Summary

For the purposes of state justifiable-use-of-force law: (1) Amends the definition of "dwelling" to include agricultural land used as a residence or place of lodging; and (2) Creates a definition of "place of work" that includes agricultural land.

Penal CodeJustificationDeadly ForceAgricultural LandsJDC

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Samantha DeCorte

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Brenton Awa

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

    12/8/2025
  2. Re-Referred to JDC.

    2/3/2025Senate
  3. Passed First Reading.

    1/27/2025Senate
  4. Referred to AEN, JDC.

    1/27/2025Senate
  5. Introduced.

    1/23/2025Senate

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