HB 2293: DOE; Harm to Students Registry; Employee; Definition; Exemption for Students
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2026-04-29
Current Status:
Passed
(2026-06-24: Act 127, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1228).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Clarifies the scope of the Department of Education's harm to students registry by excluding K-12 students and by providing that contractors and volunteers are included only if their roles involves interaction with students. (CD1)
Clarifies the scope of the Department of Education's harm to students registry by excluding K-12 students and by providing that contractors and volunteers are included only if their roles involves interaction with students. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)
Clarifies the scope of the Department of Education's harm to students registry by excluding K-12 students and by providing that contractors and volunteers are included only if their roles involves interaction with students. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Clarifies the scope of the Department of Education's harm-to-students registry by providing that contractors and volunteers are included only if their roles involves interaction with students, and by excluding K-12 students. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Clarifies the scope of the Department of Education's harm-to-students registry by providing that contractors and volunteers are included only if their roles involves close contact with students, and by excluding K-12 students.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
H.D. 2 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
S.D. 1 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE HARM TO STUDENTS REGISTRY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
Therefore, the purpose of this Act is to clarify which individuals are covered under the harm to students registry to ensure both efficiency and student safety.
SECTION 2. Section 302A-1006, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§302A-1006[]] Harm to students
registry; requirements; due process; immunity. (a) The department shall establish a harm to
students registry, which shall be a database of employees found to have
inflicted harm on a student in the State. The harm to students registry shall contain:
(1) The employee's full legal name and any prior names used, such as maiden name or married name;
(2) The employee's date of birth;
(3) The employee's photograph;
(4) The employee's last known address; and
(5) The name of the reporting institution.
(b) The reporting institution shall certify to the department that any employee whose name and information has been transmitted to the department for inclusion on the harm to students registry has been afforded appropriate due process, as set forth in this section.
(c) The reporting institution shall certify that there has been a final finding, including the date of the institution's final finding, resulting from the institution's investigation into whether the institution's employee engaged in acts or omissions that resulted in the infliction of harm to a student, notwithstanding whether the employee was terminated, retired, resigned, or was banned from the school pending completion of the investigation. Each institution shall complete an investigation without regard to the employment status of the employee under investigation or the status of the employee's future involvement with the institution.
(d) For the purposes of this section, in order for an employee's name to be placed on the harm to students registry, the investigation conducted by the reporting institution that rendered a final finding of infliction of harm to a student shall involve, at a minimum:
(1) An investigator who was not a party or witness to the incident under investigation and who does not report to a complaining party or accused party;
(2) An opportunity for the complaining party and accused party to provide information to the investigator regarding the alleged misconduct or other circumstances that caused initiation of the investigation;
(3) Representation for the accused party if required by law or any applicable collective bargaining agreement; provided that the department shall not provide representation for an accused party that is not entitled to representation pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement;
(4) Consideration of the information provided by all parties and witnesses who participated in the investigation; and
(5) Reasoned findings based on the information gathered that support the conclusion, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the accused party inflicted harm on a student.
(e) The reporting institution shall certify, before transmitting the employee's name and other information to the department, that:
(1) The employee whose name is transmitted to the department for inclusion on the harm to students registry was given prior written notice of the institution's decision to transmit the employee's name for this purpose;
(2) The employee was given the opportunity to appeal the decision; and
(3) The employee either waived the right to appeal or lost the appeal.
The department shall rely on an institution's certification that the employee was provided due process in accordance with this section.
(f) Each institution in the State, when requested by another institution, shall share with that institution the existence of any employee investigation that includes allegations of infliction of harm to a student, including ongoing investigations.
(g) An institution that provides information or an opinion about an employee's job performance to a prospective employing institution shall be presumed to be acting in good faith and shall have qualified immunity from civil or criminal liability for disclosing the information and for the consequences of the disclosure.
(h) The good faith presumption under subsection (g) shall be rebuttable upon a showing, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the information or opinion disclosed was:
(1) Knowingly false; or
(2) Knowingly misleading.
(i) Nothing in subsections (g) and (h) shall affect the rights, obligations, remedies, liabilities, or standards of proof under chapters 89, 92F, 368, and 378.
(j) The harm to students registry shall be made accessible to all institutions within the State.
(k) A person whose name is listed on the harm to students registry may request the reporting institution to submit a certified request to the department to remove the person's name from the registry if new information is discovered that proves that the person has not inflicted harm on a student such that the person's name does not belong on the registry. The department shall remove the person's name from the harm to students registry upon receiving a certified request from the reporting institution to remove the person's name from the registry.
(l) Any institution certifying the inclusion of an employee on or removal of an employee from the harm to students registry, or refusing to certify the removal of an employee from the harm to students registry, shall defend and indemnify the department from any liability resulting from any claim or cause of action relating to the employee's inclusion on or removal from the registry, or relating to the institution's refusal to certify the removal of the employee from the registry.
(m) As part of the procedures followed pursuant to section 302A-601.5, the department shall consult the harm to students registry to determine whether a candidate for employment is listed on the registry.
(n) The department shall consult the harm to students registry before authorizing a volunteer's assistance in a role that involves the volunteer's interaction with, or close proximity to, a student or students.
(o) If a candidate for employment or a potential volunteer's name is listed on the harm to students registry, the department shall cease to consider the candidate for employment or shall prohibit the volunteer's assistance in a role that involves interaction with, or close proximity to, a student or students.
(p) The harm to students registry shall be exempt from disclosure under chapter 92F.
(q) An individual enrolled as a student at an institution at the time of employment shall be exempt from this section.
[(q)] (r) As used in this section:
"Employee" means a person
currently or formerly employed by [the] an institution and
includes [contractors and volunteers] any contractor or volunteer
for [an] the institution[.] who performs any role that
involves interaction with a student.
"Final finding" means the conclusion of an institution's investigation that results in a determination by the institution.
"Harm to students registry" or "registry" means a database of employees and any related documents compiled by the department that a reporting institution certifies and transmits to the department.
"Inflicted harm on a student" or "infliction of harm on a student" means the act of subjecting a student to abusive acts or sexual exploitation, whether with, to, or in the presence of a student, including any:
(1) Sexual act;
(2) Solicitation of a sexual act, whether written, visual, verbal, or physical;
(3) Inappropriate sexual contact or conduct, whether written, visual, verbal, or physical;
(4) Act of child abuse;
(5) Intentional solicitation, encouragement, or consummation of a romantic or physical relationship, which includes dating a student; or
(6) Acts of abuse or violence, including assault, torture, or physical punishment or restraint that results in serious bodily injury.
"Institution" means any public or private educational institution that services students in early learning programs or schools, and from kindergarten through twelfth grade within the State.
"Investigation" means any fact finding by an institution relating to an accusation of infliction of harm on a student that meets the requirements of subsection (d)."
SECTION 3. Section 302C-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(l) As used in this section:
"Department" means the department of education.
"Employee" has the same meaning
as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Final finding" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Harm to students registry" or
"registry" has the same meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).]
302A-1006(r).
"Inflicted harm on a student" or
"infliction of harm on a student" has the same meaning as defined in
section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Institution" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Investigation" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r)."
SECTION 4. Section 302D-33.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(l) As used in this section:
"Department" means department of education.
"Employee" has the same meaning
as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Final finding" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Harm to students registry" or
"registry" has the same meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).]
302A-1006(r).
"Inflicted harm on a student" or
"infliction of harm on a student" has the same meaning as defined in
section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Institution" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Investigation" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r)."
SECTION 5. Section 302L-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(l) As used in this section:
"Department" means the department of education.
"Employee" has the same meaning
as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Final finding" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Harm to students registry" or
"registry" has the same meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).]
302A-1006(r).
"Inflicted harm on a student" or
"infliction of harm on a student" has the same meaning as defined in
section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Institution" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Investigation" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r)."
SECTION 6. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Report Title:
DOE; Harm to Students Registry; Employee; Definition; Exemption for Students
Description:
Clarifies the scope of the Department of Education's harm to students registry by excluding K-12 students and by providing that contractors and volunteers are included only if their roles involves interaction with students. (CD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
2293 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
H.D. 2 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
S.D. 1 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE HARM TO STUDENTS REGISTRY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
Therefore, the purpose of this Act is to clarify which individuals are covered under the harm to students registry to ensure both efficiency and student safety.
SECTION 2. Section 302A-1006, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§302A-1006[]] Harm to students
registry; requirements; due process; immunity. (a) The department shall establish a harm to
students registry, which shall be a database of employees found to have
inflicted harm on a student in the State. The harm to students registry shall contain:
(1) The employee's full legal name and any prior names used, such as maiden name or married name;
(2) The employee's date of birth;
(3) The employee's photograph;
(4) The employee's last known address; and
(5) The name of the reporting institution.
(b) The reporting institution shall certify to the department that any employee whose name and information has been transmitted to the department for inclusion on the harm to students registry has been afforded appropriate due process, as set forth in this section.
(c) The reporting institution shall certify that there has been a final finding, including the date of the institution's final finding, resulting from the institution's investigation into whether the institution's employee engaged in acts or omissions that resulted in the infliction of harm to a student, notwithstanding whether the employee was terminated, retired, resigned, or was banned from the school pending completion of the investigation. Each institution shall complete an investigation without regard to the employment status of the employee under investigation or the status of the employee's future involvement with the institution.
(d) For the purposes of this section, in order for an employee's name to be placed on the harm to students registry, the investigation conducted by the reporting institution that rendered a final finding of infliction of harm to a student shall involve, at a minimum:
(1) An investigator who was not a party or witness to the incident under investigation and who does not report to a complaining party or accused party;
(2) An opportunity for the complaining party and accused party to provide information to the investigator regarding the alleged misconduct or other circumstances that caused initiation of the investigation;
(3) Representation for the accused party if required by law or any applicable collective bargaining agreement; provided that the department shall not provide representation for an accused party that is not entitled to representation pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement;
(4) Consideration of the information provided by all parties and witnesses who participated in the investigation; and
(5) Reasoned findings based on the information gathered that support the conclusion, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the accused party inflicted harm on a student.
(e) The reporting institution shall certify, before transmitting the employee's name and other information to the department, that:
(1) The employee whose name is transmitted to the department for inclusion on the harm to students registry was given prior written notice of the institution's decision to transmit the employee's name for this purpose;
(2) The employee was given the opportunity to appeal the decision; and
(3) The employee either waived the right to appeal or lost the appeal.
The department shall rely on an institution's certification that the employee was provided due process in accordance with this section.
(f) Each institution in the State, when requested by another institution, shall share with that institution the existence of any employee investigation that includes allegations of infliction of harm to a student, including ongoing investigations.
(g) An institution that provides information or an opinion about an employee's job performance to a prospective employing institution shall be presumed to be acting in good faith and shall have qualified immunity from civil or criminal liability for disclosing the information and for the consequences of the disclosure.
(h) The good faith presumption under subsection (g) shall be rebuttable upon a showing, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the information or opinion disclosed was:
(1) Knowingly false; or
(2) Knowingly misleading.
(i) Nothing in subsections (g) and (h) shall affect the rights, obligations, remedies, liabilities, or standards of proof under chapters 89, 92F, 368, and 378.
(j) The harm to students registry shall be made accessible to all institutions within the State.
(k) A person whose name is listed on the harm to students registry may request the reporting institution to submit a certified request to the department to remove the person's name from the registry if new information is discovered that proves that the person has not inflicted harm on a student such that the person's name does not belong on the registry. The department shall remove the person's name from the harm to students registry upon receiving a certified request from the reporting institution to remove the person's name from the registry.
(l) Any institution certifying the inclusion of an employee on or removal of an employee from the harm to students registry, or refusing to certify the removal of an employee from the harm to students registry, shall defend and indemnify the department from any liability resulting from any claim or cause of action relating to the employee's inclusion on or removal from the registry, or relating to the institution's refusal to certify the removal of the employee from the registry.
(m) As part of the procedures followed pursuant to section 302A-601.5, the department shall consult the harm to students registry to determine whether a candidate for employment is listed on the registry.
(n) The department shall consult the harm to students registry before authorizing a volunteer's assistance in a role that involves the volunteer's interaction with, or close proximity to, a student or students.
(o) If a candidate for employment or a potential volunteer's name is listed on the harm to students registry, the department shall cease to consider the candidate for employment or shall prohibit the volunteer's assistance in a role that involves interaction with, or close proximity to, a student or students.
(p) The harm to students registry shall be exempt from disclosure under chapter 92F.
(q) An individual enrolled as a student at an institution at the time of employment shall be exempt from this section.
[(q)] (r) As used in this section:
"Employee" means a person
currently or formerly employed by [the] an institution and
includes [contractors and volunteers] any contractor or volunteer
for [an] the institution[.] who performs any role that
involves interaction with a student.
"Final finding" means the conclusion of an institution's investigation that results in a determination by the institution.
"Harm to students registry" or "registry" means a database of employees and any related documents compiled by the department that a reporting institution certifies and transmits to the department.
"Inflicted harm on a student" or "infliction of harm on a student" means the act of subjecting a student to abusive acts or sexual exploitation, whether with, to, or in the presence of a student, including any:
(1) Sexual act;
(2) Solicitation of a sexual act, whether written, visual, verbal, or physical;
(3) Inappropriate sexual contact or conduct, whether written, visual, verbal, or physical;
(4) Act of child abuse;
(5) Intentional solicitation, encouragement, or consummation of a romantic or physical relationship, which includes dating a student; or
(6) Acts of abuse or violence, including assault, torture, or physical punishment or restraint that results in serious bodily injury.
"Institution" means any public or private educational institution that services students in early learning programs or schools, and from kindergarten through twelfth grade within the State.
"Investigation" means any fact finding by an institution relating to an accusation of infliction of harm on a student that meets the requirements of subsection (d)."
SECTION 3. Section 302C-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(l) As used in this section:
"Department" means the department of education.
"Employee" has the same meaning
as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Final finding" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Harm to students registry" or
"registry" has the same meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).]
302A-1006(r).
"Inflicted harm on a student" or
"infliction of harm on a student" has the same meaning as defined in
section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Institution" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Investigation" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r)."
SECTION 4. Section 302D-33.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(l) As used in this section:
"Department" means department of education.
"Employee" has the same meaning
as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Final finding" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Harm to students registry" or
"registry" has the same meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).]
302A-1006(r).
"Inflicted harm on a student" or
"infliction of harm on a student" has the same meaning as defined in
section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Institution" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Investigation" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r)."
SECTION 5. Section 302L-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(l) As used in this section:
"Department" means the department of education.
"Employee" has the same meaning
as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Final finding" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Harm to students registry" or
"registry" has the same meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).]
302A-1006(r).
"Inflicted harm on a student" or
"infliction of harm on a student" has the same meaning as defined in
section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Institution" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Investigation" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r)."
SECTION 6. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect on July 31, 2055.
Report Title:
DOE; Harm to Students Registry; Employee; Definition; Exemption for Students
Description:
Clarifies the scope of the Department of Education's harm to students registry by excluding K-12 students and by providing that contractors and volunteers are included only if their roles involves interaction with students. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
2293 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
H.D. 2 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE HARM TO STUDENTS REGISTRY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
Therefore, the purpose of this Act is to clarify which individuals are covered under the harm to students registry to ensure both efficiency and student safety.
SECTION 2. Section 302A-1006, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§302A-1006[]] Harm to students
registry; requirements; due process; immunity. (a) The department shall establish a harm to
students registry, which shall be a database of employees found to have
inflicted harm on a student in the State. The harm to students registry shall contain:
(1) The employee's full legal name and any prior names used, such as maiden name or married name;
(2) The employee's date of birth;
(3) The employee's photograph;
(4) The employee's last known address; and
(5) The name of the reporting institution.
(b) The reporting institution shall certify to the department that any employee whose name and information has been transmitted to the department for inclusion on the harm to students registry has been afforded appropriate due process, as set forth in this section.
(c) The reporting institution shall certify that there has been a final finding, including the date of the institution's final finding, resulting from the institution's investigation into whether the institution's employee engaged in acts or omissions that resulted in the infliction of harm to a student, notwithstanding whether the employee was terminated, retired, resigned, or was banned from the school pending completion of the investigation. Each institution shall complete an investigation without regard to the employment status of the employee under investigation or the status of the employee's future involvement with the institution.
(d) For purposes of this section, in order for an employee's name to be placed on the harm to students registry, the investigation conducted by the reporting institution that rendered a final finding of infliction of harm to a student shall involve, at a minimum:
(1) An investigator who was not a party or witness to the incident under investigation and who does not report to a complaining party or accused party;
(2) An opportunity for the complaining party and accused party to provide information to the investigator regarding the alleged misconduct or other circumstances that caused initiation of the investigation;
(3) Representation for the accused party if required by law or any applicable collective bargaining agreement; provided that the department shall not provide representation for an accused party that is not entitled to representation pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement;
(4) Consideration of the information provided by all parties and witnesses who participated in the investigation; and
(5) Reasoned findings based on the information gathered that support the conclusion, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the accused party inflicted harm on a student.
(e) The reporting institution shall certify, before transmitting the employee's name and other information to the department, that:
(1) The employee whose name is transmitted to the department for inclusion on the harm to students registry was given prior written notice of the institution's decision to transmit the employee's name for this purpose;
(2) The employee was given the opportunity to appeal the decision; and
(3) The employee either waived the right to appeal or lost the appeal.
The department shall rely on an institution's certification that the employee was provided due process in accordance with this section.
(f) Each institution in the State, when requested by another institution, shall share with that institution the existence of any employee investigation that includes allegations of infliction of harm to a student, including ongoing investigations.
(g) An institution that provides information or an opinion about an employee's job performance to a prospective employing institution shall be presumed to be acting in good faith and shall have qualified immunity from civil or criminal liability for disclosing the information and for the consequences of the disclosure.
(h) The good faith presumption under subsection (g) shall be rebuttable upon a showing, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the information or opinion disclosed was:
(1) Knowingly false; or
(2) Knowingly misleading.
(i) Nothing in subsections (g) and (h) shall affect the rights, obligations, remedies, liabilities, or standards of proof under chapters 89, 92F, 368, and 378.
(j) The harm to students registry shall be made accessible to all institutions within the State.
(k) A person whose name is listed on the harm to students registry may request the reporting institution to submit a certified request to the department to remove the person's name from the registry if new information is discovered that proves that the person has not inflicted harm on a student such that the person's name does not belong on the registry. The department shall remove the person's name from the harm to students registry upon receiving a certified request from the reporting institution to remove the person's name from the registry.
(l) Any institution certifying the inclusion of an employee on or removal of an employee from the harm to students registry, or refusing to certify the removal of an employee from the harm to students registry, shall defend and indemnify the department from any liability resulting from any claim or cause of action relating to the employee's inclusion on or removal from the registry, or relating to the institution's refusal to certify the removal of the employee from the registry.
(m) As part of the procedures followed pursuant to section 302A-601.5, the department shall consult the harm to students registry to determine whether a candidate for employment is listed on the registry.
(n) The department shall consult the harm to students registry before authorizing a volunteer's assistance in a role that involves the volunteer's interaction with, or close proximity to, a student or students.
(o) If a candidate for employment or a potential volunteer's name is listed on the harm to students registry, the department shall cease to consider the candidate for employment or shall prohibit the volunteer's assistance in a role that involves interaction with, or close proximity to, a student or students.
(p) The harm to students registry shall be exempt from disclosure under chapter 92F.
(q) An individual enrolled as a student at an institution at the time of employment shall be exempt from this section.
[(q)] (r) As used in this section:
"Employee" means a person
currently or formerly employed by [the] an institution and
includes [contractors and volunteers] any contractor or volunteer
for [an] the institution[.] who performs any role that
involves interaction with a student.
"Final finding" means the conclusion of an institution's investigation that results in a determination by the institution.
"Harm to students registry" or "registry" means a database of employees and any related documents compiled by the department that a reporting institution certifies and transmits to the department.
"Inflicted harm on a student" or "infliction of harm on a student" means the act of subjecting a student to abusive acts or sexual exploitation, whether with, to, or in the presence of a student, including any:
(1) Sexual act;
(2) Solicitation of a sexual act, whether written, visual, verbal, or physical;
(3) Inappropriate sexual contact or conduct, whether written, visual, verbal, or physical;
(4) Act of child abuse;
(5) Intentional solicitation, encouragement, or consummation of a romantic or physical relationship, which includes dating a student; or
(6) Acts of abuse or violence, including assault, torture, or physical punishment or restraint that results in serious bodily injury.
"Institution" means any public or private educational institution that services students in early learning programs or schools, and from kindergarten through twelfth grade within the State.
"Investigation" means any fact finding by an institution relating to an accusation of infliction of harm on a student that meets the requirements of subsection (d)."
SECTION 3. Section 302C-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(l) As used in this section:
"Department" means the department of education.
"Employee" has the same meaning
as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Final finding" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Harm to students registry" or
"registry" has the same meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).]
302A-1006(r).
"Inflicted harm on a student" or
"infliction of harm on a student" has the same meaning as defined in
section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Institution" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Investigation" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r)."
SECTION 4. Section 302D-33.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(l) As used in this section:
"Department" means department of education.
"Employee" has the same meaning
as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Final finding" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Harm to students registry" or
"registry" has the same meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).]
302A-1006(r).
"Inflicted harm on a student" or
"infliction of harm on a student" has the same meaning as defined in
section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Institution" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Investigation" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r)."
SECTION 5. Section 302L-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(l) As used in this section:
"Department" means the department of education.
"Employee" has the same meaning
as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Final finding" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Harm to students registry" or
"registry" has the same meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).]
302A-1006(r).
"Inflicted harm on a student" or
"infliction of harm on a student" has the same meaning as defined in
section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Institution" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Investigation" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r)."
SECTION 6. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
DOE; Harm to Students Registry; Employee; Definition; Exemption for Students
Description:
Clarifies the scope of the Department of Education's harm to students registry by excluding K-12 students and by providing that contractors and volunteers are included only if their roles involves interaction with students. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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H.B. NO. |
2293 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE HARM TO STUDENTS REGISTRY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
Therefore, the purpose of this Act is to clarify which individuals are covered under the harm-to-students registry to ensure both efficiency and student safety.
SECTION 2. Section 302A-1006, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§302A-1006[]] Harm to students
registry; requirements; due process; immunity. (a) The department shall establish a harm to
students registry, which shall be a database of employees found to have
inflicted harm on a student in the State. The harm to students registry shall contain:
(1) The employee's full legal name and any prior names used, such as maiden name or married name;
(2) The employee's date of birth;
(3) The employee's photograph;
(4) The employee's last known address; and
(5) The name of the reporting institution.
(b) The reporting institution shall certify to the department that any employee whose name and information has been transmitted to the department for inclusion on the harm to students registry has been afforded appropriate due process, as set forth in this section.
(c) The reporting institution shall certify that there has been a final finding, including the date of the institution's final finding, resulting from the institution's investigation into whether the institution's employee engaged in acts or omissions that resulted in the infliction of harm to a student, notwithstanding whether the employee was terminated, retired, resigned, or was banned from the school pending completion of the investigation. Each institution shall complete an investigation without regard to the employment status of the employee under investigation or the status of the employee's future involvement with the institution.
(d) For purposes of this section, in order for an employee's name to be placed on the harm to students registry, the investigation conducted by the reporting institution that rendered a final finding of infliction of harm to a student shall involve, at a minimum:
(1) An investigator who was not a party or witness to the incident under investigation and who does not report to a complaining party or accused party;
(2) An opportunity for the complaining party and accused party to provide information to the investigator regarding the alleged misconduct or other circumstances that caused initiation of the investigation;
(3) Representation for the accused party if required by law or any applicable collective bargaining agreement; provided that the department shall not provide representation for an accused party that is not entitled to representation pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement;
(4) Consideration of the information provided by all parties and witnesses who participated in the investigation; and
(5) Reasoned findings based on the information gathered that support the conclusion, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the accused party inflicted harm on a student.
(e) The reporting institution shall certify, before transmitting the employee's name and other information to the department, that:
(1) The employee whose name is transmitted to the department for inclusion on the harm to students registry was given prior written notice of the institution's decision to transmit the employee's name for this purpose;
(2) The employee was given the opportunity to appeal the decision; and
(3) The employee either waived the right to appeal or lost the appeal.
The department shall rely on an institution's certification that the employee was provided due process in accordance with this section.
(f) Each institution in the State, when requested by another institution, shall share with that institution the existence of any employee investigation that includes allegations of infliction of harm to a student, including ongoing investigations.
(g) An institution that provides information or an opinion about an employee's job performance to a prospective employing institution shall be presumed to be acting in good faith and shall have qualified immunity from civil or criminal liability for disclosing the information and for the consequences of the disclosure.
(h) The good faith presumption under subsection (g) shall be rebuttable upon a showing, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the information or opinion disclosed was:
(1) Knowingly false; or
(2) Knowingly misleading.
(i) Nothing in subsections (g) and (h) shall affect the rights, obligations, remedies, liabilities, or standards of proof under chapters 89, 92F, 368, and 378.
(j) The harm to students registry shall be made accessible to all institutions within the State.
(k) A person whose name is listed on the harm to students registry may request the reporting institution to submit a certified request to the department to remove the person's name from the registry if new information is discovered that proves that the person has not inflicted harm on a student such that the person's name does not belong on the registry. The department shall remove the person's name from the harm to students registry upon receiving a certified request from the reporting institution to remove the person's name from the registry.
(l) Any institution certifying the inclusion of an employee on or removal of an employee from the harm to students registry, or refusing to certify the removal of an employee from the harm to students registry, shall defend and indemnify the department from any liability resulting from any claim or cause of action relating to the employee's inclusion on or removal from the registry, or relating to the institution's refusal to certify the removal of the employee from the registry.
(m) As part of the procedures followed pursuant to section 302A-601.5, the department shall consult the harm to students registry to determine whether a candidate for employment is listed on the registry.
(n) The department shall consult the harm to students registry before authorizing a volunteer's assistance in a role that involves the volunteer's interaction with, or close proximity to, a student or students.
(o) If a candidate for employment or a potential volunteer's name is listed on the harm to students registry, the department shall cease to consider the candidate for employment or shall prohibit the volunteer's assistance in a role that involves interaction with, or close proximity to, a student or students.
(p) The harm to students registry shall be exempt from disclosure under chapter 92F.
(q) An individual enrolled as a student at an institution at the time of employment shall be exempt from this section.
[(q)] (r) As used in this section:
"Employee" means a person
currently or formerly employed by [the] an institution and
includes contractors [and] or volunteers for [an] the
institution[.] who performs any role that involves interaction with a
student.
"Final finding" means the conclusion of an institution's investigation that results in a determination by the institution.
"Harm to students registry" or "registry" means a database of employees and any related documents compiled by the department that a reporting institution certifies and transmits to the department.
"Inflicted harm on a student" or "infliction of harm on a student" means the act of subjecting a student to abusive acts or sexual exploitation, whether with, to, or in the presence of a student, including any:
(1) Sexual act;
(2) Solicitation of a sexual act, whether written, visual, verbal, or physical;
(3) Inappropriate sexual contact or conduct, whether written, visual, verbal, or physical;
(4) Act of child abuse;
(5) Intentional solicitation, encouragement, or consummation of a romantic or physical relationship, which includes dating a student; or
(6) Acts of abuse or violence, including assault, torture, or physical punishment or restraint that results in serious bodily injury.
"Institution" means any public or private educational institution that services students in early learning programs or schools, and from kindergarten through twelfth grade within the State.
"Investigation" means any fact finding by an institution relating to an accusation of infliction of harm on a student that meets the requirements of subsection (d)."
SECTION 3. Section 302C-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(l) As used in this section:
"Department" means the department of education.
"Employee" has the same meaning
as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Final finding" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Harm to students registry" or
"registry" has the same meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).]
302A-1006(r).
"Inflicted harm on a student" or
"infliction of harm on a student" has the same meaning as defined in
section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Institution" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Investigation" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r)."
SECTION 4. Section 302D-33.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(l) As used in this section:
"Department" means department of education.
"Employee" has the same meaning
as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Final finding" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Harm to students registry" or
"registry" has the same meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).]
302A-1006(r).
"Inflicted harm on a student" or
"infliction of harm on a student" has the same meaning as defined in
section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Institution" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Investigation" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r)."
SECTION 5. Section 302L-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(l) As used in this section:
"Department" means the department of education.
"Employee" has the same meaning
as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Final finding" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Harm to students registry" or
"registry" has the same meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).]
302A-1006(r).
"Inflicted harm on a student" or
"infliction of harm on a student" has the same meaning as defined in
section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Institution" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Investigation" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r)."
SECTION 6. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
DOE; Harm to Students Registry; Employee; Definition; Exemption for Students
Description:
Clarifies the scope of the Department of Education's harm-to-students registry by providing that contractors and volunteers are included only if their roles involves interaction with students, and by excluding K-12 students. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
2293 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE HARM TO STUDENTS REGISTRY.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
Therefore, the purpose of this Act is to clarify which individuals are covered under the harm-to-students registry to ensure both efficiency and student safety.
SECTION 2. Section 302A-1006, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"[[]§302A-1006[]] Harm to students
registry; requirements; due process; immunity. (a) The department shall establish a harm to
students registry, which shall be a database of employees found to have
inflicted harm on a student in the State. The harm to students registry shall contain:
(1) The employee's full legal name and any prior names used, such as maiden name or married name;
(2) The employee's date of birth;
(3) The employee's photograph;
(4) The employee's last known address; and
(5) The name of the reporting institution.
(b) The reporting institution shall certify to the department that any employee whose name and information has been transmitted to the department for inclusion on the harm to students registry has been afforded appropriate due process, as set forth in this section.
(c) The reporting institution shall certify that there has been a final finding, including the date of the institution's final finding, resulting from the institution's investigation into whether the institution's employee engaged in acts or omissions that resulted in the infliction of harm to a student, notwithstanding whether the employee was terminated, retired, resigned, or was banned from the school pending completion of the investigation. Each institution shall complete an investigation without regard to the employment status of the employee under investigation or the status of the employee's future involvement with the institution.
(d) For purposes of this section, in order for an employee's name to be placed on the harm to students registry, the investigation conducted by the reporting institution that rendered a final finding of infliction of harm to a student shall involve, at a minimum:
(1) An investigator who was not a party or witness to the incident under investigation and who does not report to a complaining party or accused party;
(2) An opportunity for the complaining party and accused party to provide information to the investigator regarding the alleged misconduct or other circumstances that caused initiation of the investigation;
(3) Representation for the accused party if required by law or any applicable collective bargaining agreement; provided that the department shall not provide representation for an accused party that is not entitled to representation pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement;
(4) Consideration of the information provided by all parties and witnesses who participated in the investigation; and
(5) Reasoned findings based on the information gathered that support the conclusion, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the accused party inflicted harm on a student.
(e) The reporting institution shall certify, before transmitting the employee's name and other information to the department, that:
(1) The employee whose name is transmitted to the department for inclusion on the harm to students registry was given prior written notice of the institution's decision to transmit the employee's name for this purpose;
(2) The employee was given the opportunity to appeal the decision; and
(3) The employee either waived the right to appeal or lost the appeal.
The department shall rely on an institution's certification that the employee was provided due process in accordance with this section.
(f) Each institution in the State, when requested by another institution, shall share with that institution the existence of any employee investigation that includes allegations of infliction of harm to a student, including ongoing investigations.
(g) An institution that provides information or an opinion about an employee's job performance to a prospective employing institution shall be presumed to be acting in good faith and shall have qualified immunity from civil or criminal liability for disclosing the information and for the consequences of the disclosure.
(h) The good faith presumption under subsection (g) shall be rebuttable upon a showing, by a preponderance of the evidence, that the information or opinion disclosed was:
(1) Knowingly false; or
(2) Knowingly misleading.
(i) Nothing in subsections (g) and (h) shall affect the rights, obligations, remedies, liabilities, or standards of proof under chapters 89, 92F, 368, and 378.
(j) The harm to students registry shall be made accessible to all institutions within the State.
(k) A person whose name is listed on the harm to students registry may request the reporting institution to submit a certified request to the department to remove the person's name from the registry if new information is discovered that proves that the person has not inflicted harm on a student such that the person's name does not belong on the registry. The department shall remove the person's name from the harm to students registry upon receiving a certified request from the reporting institution to remove the person's name from the registry.
(l) Any institution certifying the inclusion of an employee on or removal of an employee from the harm to students registry, or refusing to certify the removal of an employee from the harm to students registry, shall defend and indemnify the department from any liability resulting from any claim or cause of action relating to the employee's inclusion on or removal from the registry, or relating to the institution's refusal to certify the removal of the employee from the registry.
(m) As part of the procedures followed pursuant to section 302A-601.5, the department shall consult the harm to students registry to determine whether a candidate for employment is listed on the registry.
(n) The department shall consult the harm to students registry before authorizing a volunteer's assistance in a role that involves the volunteer's interaction with, or close proximity to, a student or students.
(o) If a candidate for employment or a potential volunteer's name is listed on the harm to students registry, the department shall cease to consider the candidate for employment or shall prohibit the volunteer's assistance in a role that involves interaction with, or close proximity to, a student or students.
(p) The harm to students registry shall be exempt from disclosure under chapter 92F.
(q) An individual enrolled as a K-12 student at an institution at the time of employment shall be exempt from this section.
[(q)] (r) As used in this section:
"Employee" means a person
currently or formerly employed by [the] an institution and
includes contractors [and] or volunteers for [an] the
institution[.] who performs any role that involves interaction with,
or place them in close proximity to, a student.
"Final finding" means the conclusion of an institution's investigation that results in a determination by the institution.
"Harm to students registry" or "registry" means a database of employees and any related documents compiled by the department that a reporting institution certifies and transmits to the department.
"Inflicted harm on a student" or "infliction of harm on a student" means the act of subjecting a student to abusive acts or sexual exploitation, whether with, to, or in the presence of a student, including any:
(1) Sexual act;
(2) Solicitation of a sexual act, whether written, visual, verbal, or physical;
(3) Inappropriate sexual contact or conduct, whether written, visual, verbal, or physical;
(4) Act of child abuse;
(5) Intentional solicitation, encouragement, or consummation of a romantic or physical relationship, which includes dating a student; or
(6) Acts of abuse or violence, including assault, torture, or physical punishment or restraint that results in serious bodily injury.
"Institution" means any public or private educational institution that services students in early learning programs or schools, and from kindergarten through twelfth grade within the State.
"Investigation" means any fact finding by an institution relating to an accusation of infliction of harm on a student that meets the requirements of subsection (d)."
SECTION 3. Section 302C-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(l) As used in this section:
"Department" means the department of education.
"Employee" has the same meaning
as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Final finding" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Harm to students registry" or
"registry" has the same meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).]
302A-1006(r).
"Inflicted harm on a student" or
"infliction of harm on a student" has the same meaning as defined in
section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Institution" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Investigation" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r)."
SECTION 4. Section 302D-33.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(l) As used in this section:
"Department" means department of education.
"Employee" has the same meaning
as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Final finding" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Harm to students registry" or
"registry" has the same meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).]
302A-1006(r).
"Inflicted harm on a student" or
"infliction of harm on a student" has the same meaning as defined in
section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Institution" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Investigation" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r)."
SECTION 5. Section 302L-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (l) to read as follows:
"(l) As used in this section:
"Department" means the department of education.
"Employee" has the same meaning
as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Final finding" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Harm to students registry" or
"registry" has the same meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).]
302A-1006(r).
"Inflicted harm on a student" or
"infliction of harm on a student" has the same meaning as defined in
section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Institution" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r).
"Investigation" has the same
meaning as defined in section [302A-1006(q).] 302A-1006(r)."
SECTION 6. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 7. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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BY REQUEST |
Report Title:
DOE; Harm to Students Registry; Employee; Definition; Exemption for Students
Description:
Clarifies the scope of the Department of Education's harm-to-students registry by providing that contractors and volunteers are included only if their roles involves close contact with students, and by excluding K-12 students.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Jun 24, 2026 | Act 127, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1228). |
| Jun 24, 2026 | Act 127, 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1228). |
| May 8, 2026 | Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
| May 7, 2026 | Transmitted to Governor. |
| May 6, 2026 | Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816). |
| May 6, 2026 | Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
| May 6, 2026 | Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 71-26). |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26. |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 71-26) as amended in (CD 1). |
| Apr 28, 2026 | The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kidani. |
| Apr 28, 2026 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, Poepoe, Muraoka; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 04-28-26 1:35PM in conference room 229. |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 719). |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Senate Conferees Appointed: Kim Chair; Rhoads Co-Chair; Kidani, DeCorte. |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786). |
| Apr 20, 2026 | House Conferees Appointed: Woodson, Poepoe Co-Chairs; Muraoka. |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780). |
| Apr 16, 2026 | House disagrees with Senate amendment (s). |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 675) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | One Day Notice 04-14-26. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3749) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa. |
| Apr 1, 2026 | The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:15AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC. |
| Mar 30, 2026 | Reported from EDU (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3259) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC. |
| Mar 23, 2026 | The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga. |
| Mar 20, 2026 | The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-23-26 1:11PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Referred to EDU, JDC. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 392). |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato voting no (1) and Representative(s) Kong, Pierick excused (2). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26. |
| Mar 6, 2026 | Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1136-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 24, 2026 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Cochran, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Hashem, Garcia. |
| Feb 20, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 02-24-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 317-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA. |
| Feb 10, 2026 | The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Garrett, Kapela, Kila, Olds, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Tuesday, 02-10-26 2:15PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 30, 2026 | Referred to EDN, JHA, referral sheet 5 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Pending introduction. |
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| May 6, 2026 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| May 6, 2026 | Final Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 14, 2026 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 7, 2026 | The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary |
Passed |
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| Mar 23, 2026 | The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Education |
Passed |
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| Mar 10, 2026 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 24, 2026 | The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs |
Passed |
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| Feb 10, 2026 | The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Education |
Passed |
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| Hawaii Association of Independent Schools | *** Support | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Hawaii Association of Independent Schools | *** Support | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Hawaii State Department of Education | *** Support | Apr 6, 2026 |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1136-26
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2026
RE: H.B. No. 2293
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs, to which was referred H.B. No. 2293, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HARM TO STUDENTS REGISTRY,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee finds that Act 156, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, required the Department of Education to establish a harm to students registry, but the existing statutory language created uncertainty regarding which individuals must be included. Your Committee further finds that including contractors or volunteers with no student contact, or allowing the possibility of K-12 students being listed, imposes unnecessary administrative burdens and contradicts the purpose of the registry as a safety tool for student protection. This measure will ensure that the system remains focused, efficient, and effective in safeguarding students statewide.
Your Committee has amended this measure by making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 2293, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 2293, H.D. 2.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs,
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____________________________ DAVID A. TARNAS, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 317-26
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2026
RE: H.B. No. 2293
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Education, to which was referred H.B. No. 2293 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE HARM TO STUDENTS REGISTRY,"
begs leave to report as follows:
(1) Including contractors and volunteers if their roles involve close contact with students; and
(2) Exempting individuals enrolled as a K-12 student at an institution at the time of their employment at the institution.
Your Committee finds that, pursuant to Act 156, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, the Department of Education was required to establish a harm-to-students registry to prevent individuals who have harmed students from being employed or volunteering in roles that provide access to students. This measure refines the scope of the harm-to-students registry to ensure that the registry applies specifically to adults and outside individuals who may pose a direct risk to students, while avoiding the over-inclusion of individuals with no student contact and students themselves.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Clarifying that contractors and volunteers who perform any role that involves interaction with a student, rather than close contact, may be included in the harm-to-students registry;
(2) Changing the effective date to July 1, 3000; and
(3) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Education that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 2293, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 2293, H.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Education,
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____________________________ JUSTIN H. WOODSON, Chair |
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| Apr 6, 2026 | HB2293_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_04-07-26_.PDF |
| Mar 23, 2026 | HB2293_HD2_TESTIMONY_EDU_03-23-26_.PDF |
| Feb 24, 2026 | HB2293_HD1_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-24-26_.PDF |
| Feb 10, 2026 | HB2293_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-10-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
2MIN
Conference Committee
2MIN
Conference Committee
4MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Education
4MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Labor and Technology
1MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Education
1MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Labor and Technology
2MIN
House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs
1MIN
House Standing Committee on Education
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