Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1607: RELATING TO GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF JUSTIFICATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1607 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF JUSTIFICATION. Primary sponsor: Samantha DeCorte (Republican), Brenton Awa (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 3, 2025): Re-Referred to JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samantha DeCorte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Brenton Awa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Re-Referred to JDC.
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to AEN, JDC.
- Introduced.