HRS §844D-113

Crime for sharing DNA info without permission

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This section makes it a crime to use or share a DNA sample or profile for anything other than identifying or clearing someone in a criminal case. It applies when someone does this on purpose and without legal authority. The penalty is a misdemeanor.

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The statute, as written — Unauthorized disclosure of DNA sample or profile

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.

(a) A person commits the offense of unauthorized disclosure of DNA sample or profile if the person intentionally or knowingly, in violation of this chapter: (1) Uses an offender sample or DNA profile for other than criminal identification or exclusion purposes; or (2) Discloses DNA or other forensic identification information developed pursuant to this section to an unauthorized individual or agency, for other than criminal identification or exclusion. (b) Unauthorized disclosure of DNA sample or profile purposes is a misdemeanor.

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

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