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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/25/2026
02/25/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the Attorney General to establish a confidential process for persons to anonymously file complaints against public employees. Requires the Attorney General to review and forward the complaints to the department, board, commission, or agency deemed appropriate by the Attorney General. Requires the departments, boards, commissions, and agencies to process the complaint pursuant to their standard complaint-processing procedures and report the disposition to the Attorney General. Authorizes the Attorney General to adopt rules. Requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2077. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill establishes a confidential process for individuals to anonymously report misconduct by public employees, with the Attorney General acting as an intermediary. The Attorney General will receive these complaints, review them, and forward them to the appropriate government department, board, commission, or agency, while ensuring the complainant's identity is protected. These agencies will then investigate and resolve the complaints according to their standard procedures and report the outcomes back to the Attorney General. The bill also mandates that public employers inform their employees and the public about this confidential complaint process and requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports to the Legislature detailing the number of complaints received and their dispositions, and appropriates funds for the Attorney General's office to implement these changes, with the law taking effect on January 1, 2077.
Committee Categories
Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (9)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Brandon Elefante (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Carol Fukunaga (D)*,
Sharon Moriwaki (D)*,
Tim Richards (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D),
Les Ihara (D),
Last Action
Re-Referred to LBT, JDC/WAM. (on 02/25/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2116&year=2026 |
| SB2116_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-24-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2116_SD1_TESTIMONY_JDC_02-24-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2116_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2116_SD1_SSCR2114_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2116_SD1_SSCR2114_.pdf |
| SB2116_TESTIMONY_LBT_01-28-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2116_TESTIMONY_LBT_01-28-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2116_.HTM |
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