THE TWENTY-SIXTH LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2012
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Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland, Chair |
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Senator Les Ihara, Jr., Vice Chair |
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Senator Clayton Hee, Chair |
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Senator Maile S.L. Shimabukuro, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF HEARING
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DATE: |
Monday, February 13, 2012 |
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10:00 am |
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Conference Room 016 State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
A G E N D A
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RELATING TO MINORS. Establishes the minor victims of prostitution special fund. Amends the definition of child abuse or neglect to include acts or omissions of any person or legal entity. Requires mandatory reporting when there is reasonable suspicion of child abuse or neglect. Requires law enforcement to immediately report incidents of child prostitution to DHS. Grants the family court exclusive jurisdiction over any person under eighteen who is charged with an offense of prostitution. Amends the statute of limitations under the prostitution coercion liability act. Establishes that a person who is under eighteen and suspected of or charged with an offense of prostitution shall be granted immunity from prosecution, and shall be subject to the child protective provisions of chapter 587A. Establishes a two-year victim services pilot program to address the needs of minor victims of prostitution.
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HMS/JDL, WAM |
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RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTION. Establishes a preference for allowing a child who has been or is at risk of being abused to remain in a safe family home, and requiring the perpetrator of the abuse to leave the home, in certain cases of reported or suspected child abuse or neglect. Requires the abused child and the perpetrator of the abuse to receive treatment and services as part of the service plan to return a child in foster care back to the family home.
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HMS/JDL, WAM |
Decision Making to follow, if time permits.
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_____________________________________ Senator Clayton Hee Chair |
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_____________________________________ Senator Suzanne Chun Oakland Chair |
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