HawaiiHB 22532025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)House

RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE.

Sponsored By: Nadine K. Nakamura (Democratic)

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Summary

Specifies the types of cases in which evidence must be retained post-conviction and the process by which evidence may be disposed of earlier than the standard period of retention, which includes a procedure for defendants to oppose the disposal of biological evidence by filing an objection with the court.

Forensic IdentificationBiological EvidenceRetentionJHA

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Nadine K. Nakamura

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

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Actions Timeline

  1. Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5

    1/30/2026House
  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

    1/28/2026House
  3. Pending introduction.

    1/26/2026House

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