HB61Introduced in the House
Relating To Coroners.
Introduced by Kanani Souza, District 43
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Requires the mayor of each county to appoint, and the county council or city council to confirm, a county medical examiner. Provides that the medical examiner for each county shall serve as the county's coroner. Makes conforming amendments. Appropriates moneys to the counties of Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai, for the establishment of county medical examiner positions.
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
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Bill history
Prefiled.
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Referred to HLT, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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