HRS §414D-186
How changing the articles affects lawsuits and rights
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗Changing a corporation's articles does not cancel any lawsuits, rights, or trust duties it already has. If the corporation changes its name, ongoing lawsuits continue under the old name.
The statute, as written — Effect of amendment and restatement
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.
An amendment to articles of incorporation does not affect a cause of action existing against or in favor of the corporation, a proceeding to which the corporation is a party, any requirement or limitation imposed upon the corporation or any property held by it by virtue of any trust upon which the property is held by the corporation, or the existing rights of persons other than members of the corporation. An amendment changing a corporation's name does not abate a proceeding brought by or against the corporation in its former name.
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