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This bill aims to enhance consumer protection by requiring licensed professionals in Hawaii to report legal claims, actions, and administrative complaints to their respective licensing boards within 30 days of receiving such notices. The legislation applies to all professions and vocations regulated by state licensing authorities and mandates that both licensees and court clerks/agency administrators provide written notification of any legal actions related to a professional's licensed practice. Under the new provisions, licensing boards will be obligated to review these notifications and conduct further inquiries as needed. Additionally, the bill specifically amends existing statutes for physicians and health care providers to expand reporting requirements, and requires the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to review its oversight procedures and assess whether more information about complaints and disciplinary actions against licensees should be made public. The bill's underlying purpose is to create a more transparent and proactive system for monitoring professional conduct, allowing licensing boards to take early action when potential issues arise, thereby better protecting consumers from potentially inadequate or inappropriate professional services.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=800&year=2026