This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.
July 1, 2022
Amended §§ 844D-82 (confidentiality) and 844D-111 (penalties) as part of the corrections reorganization renaming the Department of Public Safety to…
July 1, 2016
Added § 844D-24, establishing procedures for sexual assault evidence collection and tracking; appropriated funds for kit testing. Effective July 1,…
July 1, 2015
Amended § 844D-111, adding graduated offense levels (reckless refusal = petty misdemeanor) with cross-references to HRS § 702-206 intent definitions.…
May 26, 2006
First amendment; amended §§ 844D-31 (offenders subject to collection), 844D-111 (refusal to provide specimen), and 844D-121 (post-conviction DNA testing). Effective…
June 8, 2005
Original enactment; created Chapter 844D, establishing the Hawaii DNA database program, collection mandates, administration, and penalties.