Bills

HB 151: RELATING TO REDRESS FOR WRONGFUL CONVICTION AND IMPRISONMENT.

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House

Current Status:

In Progress

(2025-01-30: The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Requires the State to provide written notice to certain persons regarding the ability to file a claim for redress under applicable wrongful conviction law.  Requires the liberal construction of that law.  Provides for advance compensation for petitioners under certain circumstances.  Requires reports to Legislature from the Department of the Attorney General.

Discussed in Hearing

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs7MIN
Jan 30, 2025

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

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