Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1340: RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1340 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CRIMES AGAINST ELDERS. Primary sponsor: Garner Shimizu (Republican), David Alcos (Republican), Sam Kong (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), WARD. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 4.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes strict liability for crimes against elders with respect to the attendant circumstance that the victim was sixty years of age or older.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| David Alcos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Sam Kong | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.