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HRS §327L-21

Government can seek payment from the estate for cleanup costs

If someone ends their own life under this law in a public place, the government that paid for the costs can ask the person's estate to pay them back, plus reasonable lawyer fees for collecting. This section only covers that government claim.

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The statute, as written — Claims by governmental entity for costs incurred

Any governmental entity that incurs costs resulting from a person terminating the person's life pursuant to this chapter in a public place shall have a claim against the estate of the person to recover costs and reasonable attorneys' fees related to enforcing the claim.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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