RELATING TO OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC HEALTH AND MORALS.

Summary

The bill revises Hawaii statutes on sex trafficking, prostitution, and child abuse to tighten the definition of “profits from prostitution” and add an affirmative defense for certain lawful actions, such as medical or law‑enforcement assistance. It also amends penalties for prostitution offenses and refines definitions of child abuse and child sexual abuse. The changes aim to better target traffickers and protect victims while providing clearer legal guidance.

AI-generated summary — may be incomplete or inaccurate. Verify against the official bill text.

Topics

Share