Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 705: RELATING TO EXCITED DELIRIUM.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 705 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EXCITED DELIRIUM. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits excited delirium from being recognized as a valid medical diagnosis or cause of death in the State. Prohibits a local health officer or local agent of the Department of Health from stating on a certificate of death or in any report that the cause of death was excited delirium. Prohibits law enforcement officers from using the term excited delirium to describe an individual in an incident report. Establishes a new rule of evidence that deems evidence that a person experienced or suffered an excited delirium inadmissible in a civil action.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to HHS/PSM, JDC.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.