HRS §1-10

Effect of Repeal on Existing Rights

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When a law is repealed, it does not erase things already done under it, rights already earned, or lawsuits already started before the repeal takes effect. This section protects those existing rights and legal actions.

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The statute, as written — - 10 Effect of repeal on accrued rights

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

The repeal of any law shall not affect any act done, or any right accruing, accrued, acquired, or established, or any suit or proceedings had or commenced in any civil case, before the time when the repeal takes effect. [CC 1859, §22; RL 1925, §24; RL 1935, §26; RL 1945, §26; RL 1955, §1-13; HRS §1-10]

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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