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This bill addresses administrative licensure actions against registered sex offenders across multiple professional licensing boards in Hawaii. Specifically, the bill authorizes approximately 25 different professional licensing boards and agencies to automatically revoke or deny renewal of licenses for individuals who are registered sex offenders, regardless of whether their conviction is under appeal. The bill requires that if a licensee is convicted of an offense that would be considered a sex offense under Hawaii law or is required to register as a sex offender, their professional license will be automatically revoked. The licensee will be notified of the revocation and has the right to request a hearing within ten days, with the hearing to be conducted within thirty days according to standard administrative procedures. The bill also stipulates that any final disciplinary order will be a matter of public record, and that licensees cannot have their license restored if the victim of their offense was a patient or client and the professional relationship was terminated primarily to commit the offense. The legislation aims to enhance consumer protection by preventing registered sex offenders from continuing to practice in professional settings where they might have access to vulnerable populations.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1054&year=2026