HRS §425E-1205

Old cases are not affected by this law

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This law does not change any lawsuit, legal action, or right that already existed before July 1, 2004. If your case started before that date, the old rules still apply.

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The statute, as written — Savings clause

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.

This chapter shall not affect an action commenced, proceeding brought, or right accrued before July 1, 2004.

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

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