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Bill Summary · HB 395

Legislative bill overview

HB 395 is a Hawaii bill relating to jury duty that has undergone extensive conference committee deliberations in April 2025. The bill was carried over to the 2026 Regular Session, indicating it did not reach final passage in the 2025 session despite multiple conference committee meetings.

Why is this important

Jury duty legislation affects civic participation requirements, court operations, and the rights of citizens to fair trials. Changes to jury duty procedures can impact jury pool diversity, juror compensation, exemptions, or selection processes—all of which have real consequences for how the judicial system functions and who bears the burden of jury service.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of exemptions: Whether certain professions, age groups, or populations should be excused from jury duty, balancing operational needs against individual hardship
  • Compensation and burden: Jury duty pay rates and duration requirements that affect workforce participation, particularly for lower-income residents
  • Juror selection and diversity: Mechanisms to ensure representative juries while maintaining fairness and reducing implicit bias in the selection process

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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