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HB2253Introduced in the House

Relating To The Retention Of Biological Evidence.

IntroducedHouse Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

Introduced by Nadine Nakamura, District 15

What does this bill do?

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Official description

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.

Where it stands

Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5

January 30, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Pending introduction.

  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

  3. Referred to JHA, referral sheet 5

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