Const. Art. I, §22

Rights Not Listed Are Still Kept

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This section says that just because some rights are listed in the constitution, it does not mean people do not have other rights. It protects all rights that people keep, even if they are not written down. This is a general rule about how to read the constitution.

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The constitution, as written — Construction

A copy, taken August 21, 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 enumeration of rights and privileges shall not be construed to impair or deny others retained by the people. [Ren Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978] Case Notes Hawaii constitution can afford criminal defendants greater protection than those given by federal constitution. 53 H. 254, 492 P.2d 657.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 21, 2026

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