HawaiiHB 1512025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)House

RELATING TO REDRESS FOR WRONGFUL CONVICTION AND IMPRISONMENT.

Sponsored By: David A. Tarnas (Democratic)

In Committee

Summary

Requires the State to provide written notice to certain persons regarding the ability to file a claim for redress under applicable wrongful conviction law. Requires the liberal construction of that law. Provides for advance compensation for petitioners under certain circumstances. Requires reports to Legislature from the Department of the Attorney General.

Wrongful ConvictionsCivil RemediesRedressCompensationJHA, FIN

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • David A. Tarnas

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Della Au Belatti

    Democratic • House

  • Tina Nakada Grandinetti

    Democratic • House

  • Kim Coco Iwamoto

    Democratic • House

  • Lisa Marten

    Democratic • House

  • Amy A. Perruso

    Democratic • House

  • Mahina Poepoe

    Democratic • House

  • Kanani Souza

    Republican • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

    12/8/2025
  2. The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

    1/30/2025House
  3. Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 01-30-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

    1/24/2025House
  4. Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1

    1/21/2025House
  5. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

    1/16/2025House
  6. Prefiled.

    1/14/2025House

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