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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
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THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO PUBLIC TRANSIT.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
"§711- Interference
with the operation of a public transit vehicle. (1)
A person commits the offense of interference with the operation of a
public transit vehicle if the person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly
causes:
(a) The breakdown of a public transit
vehicle, resulting in the vehicle's removal from service; or
(b) The malfunction of a public transit
system or service.
(2)
As used in this section, "public
transit vehicle" includes:
(a) Any public paratransit vehicle
providing service to the disabled;
(b) Any transit vehicle used for the
transportation of passengers in return for legally charged fees or fares;
(c) Any transit vehicle owned or
operated by a government entity;
(d) Any school bus; and
(e) Any taxi.
(3) Interference with the operation of a public
transit vehicle that results in serious bodily injury to, or death of, any
person, is a class C felony.
(4) Interference with the operation of a public transit vehicle that does not result in serious bodily injury to, or death of, any person, is a misdemeanor."
SECTION 2. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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By Request |
Report Title:
City and County of Honolulu Package; Penal Code; Public Transit; Interference; Offense
Description:
Establishes the offense of interference with the operation of a public transit vehicle.
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