Signed into LawFiled Jan 23, 2026
Sponsor: Karl Rhoads (D)
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Act 151, 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1252).
Jun 26, 2026
Summary
The bill puts into law the recommendations of a 2024‑2025 advisory committee that reviewed the Hawaii Penal Code. It changes how felonies are defined, sets new time limits for filing different types of charges, shifts certain burdens of proof to a pre‑ponderance standard, and expands court‑ordered mental‑health examinations—including allowing telehealth and broader record access. The changes are intended to make the criminal justice system more consistent, fair, and responsive to mentally ill offenders.
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