HawaiiHB 19122025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)House

RELATING TO TIME LIMITATIONS ON CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS.

Sponsored By: Kanani Souza (Republican)

In Committee

Summary

Provides that for any offense based on misconduct by a public servant, the appliable period of limitations for a criminal prosecution shall not commence until discovery of the offense by law enforcement.

Hawaii Penal CodeOfficial MisconductTime LimitationsDiscoveryJHA

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Kanani Souza

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Della Au Belatti

    Democratic • House

  • Ikaika Hussey

    Democratic • House

  • Kim Coco Iwamoto

    Democratic • House

  • Ikaika Olds

    Democratic • House

  • Amy A. Perruso

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3

    1/28/2026House
  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

    1/26/2026House
  3. Pending introduction.

    1/23/2026House

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