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Hawaii 2026

HB 2253

RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE.

Source: Open States / PluralUpdated 2026-11-12 00:12:40 UTC.

Official record

Measure details

Jurisdiction
Hawaii
Session
2026
Chamber
lower
Classification
bill
Subjects
Biological Evidence, Forensic Identification, Retention
Introduced / first action
2026-01-26 00:00:00

Source-supplied abstracts

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.

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Source-supplied history

Actions

  1. Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5

    referral-committee
  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

    introduction, reading-1
  3. Pending introduction.

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