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HRS §11-23

Updating the voter list when someone loses the right to vote

This section says the county clerk can update the voter list using official reports of death, felony conviction, incapacity, loss of citizenship, or other disqualification. If your name is removed, you can register again or appeal under the usual rules.

vulnerable adults

The statute, as written — Changing register; striking names of disqualified voters

Whenever the clerk receives from the department of health or any informing agency, information of the death, loss of voting rights of a person sentenced for a felony as provided in section 831-2, adjudication as an incapacitated person under the provisions of chapter 560, loss of citizenship, or any other disqualification to vote, the clerk may accept the reported information as prima facie evidence to maintain and update the general register. Any person whose name is removed from the register of voters under this section may reregister to vote or appeal in the manner provided by sections 11-26 and 11-51, and the proceedings shall be had upon the appeal as in other appeals under these sections.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§11-26 Appealing a voter registration challenge or denial

§831-2 Losing rights after a felony conviction

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