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SB 3073STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE.

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. Authorizes the court, upon motion of a defendant or prosecutor or on the court's own motion, to order the retention of biological evidence in any felony case for a certain period under certain circumstances. Effective 9/1/2026. (CD1)

Voted 6/26/2026View source

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How representatives voted

31 yea·0 nay·6 other

Docket history

Action history

  1. 6/26/2026Act 150, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1251).
  2. 6/26/2026Act 150, 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1251).
  3. 5/8/2026Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
  4. 5/7/2026Enrolled to Governor.
  5. 5/6/2026Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
  6. 5/5/2026Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 814).
  7. 5/1/2026Deferred one day 05-06-26.
  8. 5/1/2026Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga).
  9. 4/29/2026Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 05-01-26.
  10. 4/29/2026Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 14-26) as amended in (CD 1).