Bills

HB 1912: HAWAII PENAL CODE; OFFICIAL MISCONDUCT; TIME LIMITATIONS; DISCOVERY

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-01-23

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-01-28: Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Provides that for any offense based on misconduct by a public servant, the appliable period of limitations for a criminal prosecution shall not commence until discovery of the offense by law enforcement.

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