HI SB3323

Grants legal personhood to all watersheds and coral reefs in Hawaii, recognizing their inherent rights to exist, flourish, and naturally evolve under the "Na Aina no Ia Act" (NANI Act)

Allows any individual, public agency, or private entity to bring legal action on behalf of an ecosystem, with courts required to issue mandatory injunctions and order ecological restoration when violations are established

Applies retroactively to harmful acts occurring since August 21, 1959 (Hawaii statehood), creating a continuing duty of repair for those who caused, contributed to, or benefited from ecological degradation

Voids any agreement, lease, permit, or contract that waives or limits liability for ecosystem harm, including those involving federal agencies and military activities

Establishes civil penalties deposited into a dedicated fund for ecosystem restoration, with compliance with existing permits providing no defense against liability