HB 2035 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO TIME LIMITATIONS FOR CRIMES.

HB 2035 removes time limits for prosecuting third and fourth-degree sexual assault offenses. This means prosecutors can file charges at any time, regardless of when the crime occurred, directly affecting victims of these assaults and law enforcement. The bill amends existing law to explicitly include these assault degrees in the list of offenses without a statute of limitations. It does not change penalties or create new offenses, only extending the window for prosecution. This is a policy change focused on legal accessibility, not on new criminal definitions.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
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Referred to JHA, referral sheet 3
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Jan 26, 2026
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Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Jan 23, 2026
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