HRS §662-2
State gives up immunity for employee torts
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section makes the State responsible for harm caused by its employees' wrongful acts, just like a private person would be. However, the State does not have to pay interest before a court judgment or punitive damages.
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The statute, as written — Waiver and liability of State
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.
The State hereby waives its immunity for liability for the torts of its employees and shall be liable in the same manner and to the same extent as a private individual under like circumstances, but shall not be liable for interest prior to judgment or for punitive damages.
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