Bill > HB1128

This bill amends Section 321-20 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to clarify that when the Director of Health issues a cease and desist order, any administrative hearing or appeal will not pause or suspend the order's enforcement. Specifically, the bill adds language ensuring that when the Director of Health determines a person is violating health regulations, they can issue an order requiring the violator to cease and desist, pay administrative penalties up to $1,000 per day, or correct the violation. The key change is that even if the violator requests a hearing or appeals the order, the cease and desist order will remain in full effect during the entire appeals process. This means that the alleged violator must comply with the order immediately, regardless of any pending administrative review. The bill aims to strengthen the Director of Health's ability to quickly address potential public health violations by preventing delays through appeals that could potentially compromise public safety.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1128&year=2026