Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3073: RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 3073 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE RETENTION OF BIOLOGICAL EVIDENCE. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2026): Act 150, 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1251).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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. Authorizes the court, upon motion of a defendant or prosecutor or on the court's own motion, to order the retention of biological evidence in any felony case for a certain period under certain circumstances. Effective 9/1/2026. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Kouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 150, 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1251).
- Act 150, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1251).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 814).
- Deferred one day 05-06-26.
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Fukunaga).
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 14-26).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-01-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 14-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 05-01-26.
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