# Senate bill could be passed making torture a felony

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hawaii Legislature may pass a new senate bill that aims to make torture a felony.

## Testimonies

- **Daniel Hugo from the Office of the Public Defender**: Testimony suggests making torture a felony to prevent unintended prosecutions.

## Senate Bill Details

The Senate Bill, SB 281 SD1, aims to make torture a felony, a move that follows a recent law that requires a higher penalty for homicide if the victim was tortured before the death.
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