HRS §560:8-301

Law does not apply to older cases

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This law only affects cases started on or after January 1, 2005. Any lawsuit, proceeding, or right that existed before that date is not changed by this law.

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The statute, as written — Effect

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.

Act 161, Session Laws of Hawaii 2004, shall not affect any action commenced, proceeding brought, or right accrued prior to January 1, 2005.

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

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