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SB594Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Crimes Against Seniors.

IntroducedSenate Health and Human Services

Introduced by Sharon Moriwaki, District 12

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Removes the requirement that a perpetrator of certain crimes knows or reasonably should know that the victim is a person sixty years of age or older.

Where it stands

The committee on HHS deferred the measure.

January 28, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Introduced.

  2. Passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to HHS, JDC.

  4. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

  5. The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-26 1:30PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

  6. The committee on HHS deferred the measure.

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