Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR58 Compare Versions

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1		-	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. NO. 58 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022 ~~H.D. 1~~ STATE OF HAWAII HOUSE RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE JUDICIARY CONDUCT A STUDY ON THE NECESSITY OF MANDATORY REFERRALS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR INVESTIGATION OR INTERVENTION IN ALL CASES OF ALLEGED DOMESTIC ABUSE INVOLVING A FAMILY OR HOUSEHOLD MEMBER WHO IS A MINOR OR INCAPACITATED PERSON.
	1	+	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. NO. 58 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022 STATE OF HAWAII HOUSE RESOLUTION requesting the judiciary conduct a study on the necessity of mandatory referrals to the department of human services for investigation or intervention in all cases of alleged domestic ABUSE involving a family or household member who is a minor or incapacitated person.
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35	35		requesting the judiciary conduct a study on the necessity of mandatory referrals to the department of human services for investigation or intervention in all cases of alleged domestic ABUSE involving a family or household member who is a minor or incapacitated person.
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43		-	WHEREAS, when domestic abuse occurs in a household in which a child resides, a parent may seek a restraining order against the abusive parent or household member; and WHEREAS, in such cases, existing law requires the court-appointed entity assisting the parent with filing the petition to refer the matter to the Department of Human Services for intervention or investigation by the Child Welfare Services Branch; and WHEREAS, judges have the discretionary authority to refer a case to the Department of Human Services where an investigation is warranted to ensure the family's safety and provide services to support their safety and well-being; and WHEREAS, given this authority, mandating a referral to the Department of Human Services for investigation or intervention in all cases of alleged domestic abuse involving a family or household member who is a minor or incapacitated person may be unnecessary; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-first Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2022, that the Judiciary is requested to conduct a study on the necessity of mandatory referrals to the Department of Human Services for investigation or intervention in all cases of alleged domestic abuse involving a family or household ~~member~~ who is a minor or incapacitated person; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Judiciary is requested to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court and Director of Human Services. Report Title: Judiciary; Mandatory ~~Referrals; Department of Human Services~~; Domestic ~~Abuse~~; Study
	43	+	WHEREAS, when domestic abuse occurs in a household in which a child resides, a parent may seek a restraining order against the abusive parent or household member; and WHEREAS, in such cases, existing law requires the court-appointed entity assisting the parent with filing the petition to refer the matter to the Department of Human Services for intervention or investigation by the Child Welfare Services Branch; and WHEREAS, judges have the discretionary authority to refer a case to the Department of Human Services where an investigation is warranted to ensure the family's safety and provide services to support their safety and well-being; and WHEREAS, given this authority, mandating a referral to the Department of Human Services for investigation or intervention in all cases of alleged domestic abuse involving a family or household member who is a minor or incapacitated person may be unnecessary; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-first Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2022, that the Judiciary is requested to conduct a study on the necessity of mandatory referrals to the Department of Human Services for investigation or intervention in all cases of alleged domestic abuse involving a family or household who is a minor or incapacitated person; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Judiciary is requested to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2023; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court and Director of Human Services. OFFERED BY: _____________________________ Report Title: Judiciary; Mandatory Reporting; Domestic Violence; Study
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45	45		WHEREAS, when domestic abuse occurs in a household in which a child resides, a parent may seek a restraining order against the abusive parent or household member; and
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49	49		WHEREAS, in such cases, existing law requires the court-appointed entity assisting the parent with filing the petition to refer the matter to the Department of Human Services for intervention or investigation by the Child Welfare Services Branch; and
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53	53		WHEREAS, judges have the discretionary authority to refer a case to the Department of Human Services where an investigation is warranted to ensure the family's safety and provide services to support their safety and well-being; and
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57	57		WHEREAS, given this authority, mandating a referral to the Department of Human Services for investigation or intervention in all cases of alleged domestic abuse involving a family or household member who is a minor or incapacitated person may be unnecessary; now, therefore,
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61		-	BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-first Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2022, that the Judiciary is requested to conduct a study on the necessity of mandatory referrals to the Department of Human Services for investigation or intervention in all cases of alleged domestic abuse involving a family or household ~~member~~ who is a minor or incapacitated person; and
	61	+	BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives of the Thirty-first Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2022, that the Judiciary is requested to conduct a study on the necessity of mandatory referrals to the Department of Human Services for investigation or intervention in all cases of alleged domestic abuse involving a family or household who is a minor or incapacitated person; and
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65	65		BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Judiciary is requested to submit a report of its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2023; and
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69	69		BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Resolution be transmitted to the Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court and Director of Human Services.
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	77	+	OFFERED BY: _____________________________
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