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HRS §88-131

Definitions for service member benefits

This section defines key terms used in the rules about service member benefits. It explains what counts as service in the armed forces, who is a service member, and what the Servicemen's Act includes. These definitions apply to the related sections that follow.

The statute, as written — Definitions

As used in sections 88-131 to 88-142: "Service in the armed forces": active service (1) in military service, as defined in section 88-132, or (2) in any other essential war service covered by the Servicemen's Act. "Service member": a member of the system who is entitled to the benefits provided by the Servicemen's Act. "Servicemen's Act": includes section 88-132 and any other act extending benefits similar to those of the section to other classes of persons in essential war services.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§88-132 Military service credit and contribution payments

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