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HB 2253STATE · HawaiiIn Committee

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.

Voted 1/30/2026View source

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Action history

  1. 1/30/2026Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5
  2. 1/28/2026Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  3. 1/26/2026Pending introduction.