HRS §88-142
State can change or end these benefits
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section says the state does not promise these benefits as a contract. The legislature can change or cancel them at any time, except for benefits already earned. The law applies to past and future situations for people covered by the Servicemen's Act.
The statute, as written — Right of amendment or repeal reserved; retroactive 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.
The provisions of sections 88-131 to 88-142 shall not be deemed to constitute a contract with any service member and the legislature reserves the right to amend or repeal the sections at any time as to any benefit or allowance not accrued prior to the time of the amendment or repeal. The sections shall apply retroactively, as well as prospectively, to all persons entitled to the benefits of the Servicemen's Act.
Sections this one refers to
§88-131 Definitions for service member benefits
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