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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Extends the statute of limitations for offenses based on misconduct in office by a public servant to allow prosecution at any time during the defendant's period of public service and up to ten years thereafter.
AI Summary
This bill amends existing law to extend the time limit for prosecuting public servants for misconduct in office, allowing charges to be filed at any point during their public service and for up to ten years after they leave public service, a significant increase from the previous two-year limit and removing a previous restriction that capped extensions at three years.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (15)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Elle Cochran (D)*,
Diamond Garcia (R)*,
Joe Gedeon (R)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Mark Hashem (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Lauren Matsumoto (R)*,
Christopher Muraoka (R)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Elijah Pierick (R)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Last Action
Referred to JHA, referral sheet 4 (on 01/28/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2123&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2123_.HTM |
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