Bill > HB1912

This bill amends Hawaii's criminal prosecution time limits to state that for any offense involving misconduct by a public servant, the time period during which a prosecution must be initiated, known as the period of limitations, will not begin until law enforcement discovers the offense. Previously, there was a specific time limit for prosecuting public servants for misconduct, which would start running either while they were in office or within two years after leaving office, with an extension of no more than three years from the original limit. The bill also clarifies that a "public servant" has the same definition as in another section of law related to offenses against public administration.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1912&year=2026