SB 3073 SD1 HD1 CD1

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: enrolled. Latest action: May 7, 2026.

Forensic Identification; Biological Evidence; Retention.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-3073
Session 2026
Status enrolled
Committee JHA
Senate enrolled 2026-05-07
Summary

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)

Sponsor
Ronald D. Kouchi
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-05-07 Status enrolled
2026-05-07 Latest Action Enrolled to Governor.
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