Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 2579
RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- GARCIA (Republican)
- ALCOS (Republican)
- GEDEON (Republican)
- HUSSEY (Democratic)
- MATSUMOTO (Republican)
- MURAOKA (Republican)
- PIERICK (Republican)
- REYES ODA (Republican)
- SHIMIZU (Republican)
- TEMPLO (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Requires the Department of Human Services to record any child welfare interview conducted by the Department when administering certain child welfare services. Requires the Department to store the recordings for a minimum of five years and under certain conditions. Prohibits the sharing of the recordings unless certain conditions are met. Establishes criminal penalties for violating prohibitions against sharing of the recordings.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 28, 2026 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Feb 2, 2026 · House
Referred to HSH, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6