Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 278: RELATING TO ELDER CRIME VICTIMS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 278 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ELDER CRIME VICTIMS. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): Referred to HHS, JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Removes state of mind requirement pertaining to a victim's age for felony assaults aggravated by the victim's age. Raises the threshold age from 60 years of age or older to 65 years of age or older.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Kouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“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 HHS, JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.