Daily Archives: July 1, 2011

2011 Honolulu Prosecuting Attorney  Bills  Become Law 

H.B. 968 – Act 85: Extended the period of Domestic Abuse Protective Order from 90 days to 180 days.

S.B. 1068 – Act 135: Amended Cruelty to Animals in the First Degree to include, “Kills or attempts to kill any pet animal belonging to another person, without first obtaining legal authority or the consent of of the pet animal’s owner.”  Allowed Humane euthanasia of any animal by an animal control officer, duly incorporated humane society, duly incorporated society for the prevention of cruelty to animals, or duly authorized governmental agency in accordance with American Veterinary Medical Association accepted standards.  Also, allowed conduct which the actor believes to be necessary to avoid an imminent harm or evil to the actor, another person, or an animal; provided that the harm or evil sought to be avoided by such conduct is greater than that sought to be prevented by this section and is justifiable as provided in section 703-302 for choice of evils; provided further that, for purposes of this paragraph, as the justification described in section 703‑302 shall also apply to conduct which the actor believes to be necessary to avoid an imminent harm or evil to an animal.

H.B. 240 (H.B. 241 and H.B. 242) – Act 145: Promoting Prostitution Witness Security; Promoting Prostitution Increase Penalties; Habitual Solicitation of Prostitution Increase Penalties.  Other changes were made by the legislators.