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HRS §323J-6

When Hawaii can refuse to send someone to another state

This section says the governor must refuse to send a person to another state if that state wants them for a crime related to reproductive health care, like providing or getting it. But this only applies if the same acts would not be a crime in Hawaii. It does not apply to demands under the U.S. Constitution.

state agencies

The statute, as written — Denial of demands for surrender

Notwithstanding any provision of chapter 832 to the contrary, the governor shall deny any demand made by the executive authority of any state for the surrender of any person charged with a crime under the laws of that state when the alleged crime involves the provision or receipt of, paying for, or assistance with, reproductive health care services, unless the acts forming the basis of the prosecution would also constitute a criminal offense in this State. This section shall not apply to demands made under Article IV, section 2, of the United States Constitution.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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