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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for automatically revoking professional licenses for individuals required to register as sex offenders across multiple chapters of Hawaii's Revised Statutes. Under the bill, licensing boards or directors are mandated to automatically revoke or deny renewal of a professional license if the licensee has been convicted of an offense that would require sex offender registration, even if the conviction is under appeal. The licensee will be notified of the revocation and has the right to request a hearing within ten days, with the hearing to be held within thirty days and conducted according to standard administrative procedures. The bill ensures that any final disciplinary order will be a matter of public record and prevents license restoration if the person is still required to register as a sex offender and committed the offense involving a patient or client. The goal, as stated in the bill's legislative findings, is to enhance consumer protection by promptly removing licensed professionals who are registered sex offenders from their professional practice. The provisions apply to a wide range of professional licenses, including those for medical, dental, nursing, and other healthcare and professional fields. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, and does not affect rights, penalties, or proceedings that began before its effective date.

Business and Industry, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1373&year=2025