HI SB852

Clarifies Hawaii Revised Statutes section 706-646 to explicitly include lost earnings (including paid leave) as a reimbursable loss in crime victim restitution.

Expands medical expense restitution to specifically include mental health treatment, counseling, and therapy costs resulting from the defendant's offense.

Establishes that the listed categories of reimbursable losses (stolen property, medical expenses, funeral costs, and lost earnings) are illustrative, not exhaustive, using the phrase "including but not limited to."

Maintains that courts cannot consider a defendant's financial ability when determining the restitution amount, but must consider it only when setting the payment schedule and manner of payment.

Takes effect on July 1, 2019, and does not apply retroactively to rights, penalties, and proceedings that began before the effective date.