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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/17/2026
02/17/2026
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 complaintprocessing procedures and report the disposition to the Attorney General. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill requires the Attorney General to create a confidential system for individuals to anonymously report misconduct by public employees, ensuring that the complainant's identity is protected by redacting identifying information before forwarding complaints to the appropriate government department, board, commission, or agency. These entities must then investigate and resolve the complaints according to their standard procedures and report the outcomes back to the Attorney General, who will then compile an annual report for the Legislature detailing the number of complaints received and their dispositions. Public employers are also mandated to inform their employees and the public about this confidential complaint process, while also reminding them to contact law enforcement immediately for any situations posing an imminent danger. The Attorney General is authorized to create necessary rules for this process, which will take effect on July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Justice, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (9)
Daniel Holt (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Lisa Kitagawa (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Jackson Sayama (D)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lee, M., Poepoe excused (3). (on 02/17/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1654&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1654_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1654_HD1_HSCR283-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1654_HD1_HSCR283-26_.pdf |
| HB1654_TESTIMONY_LAB_02-10-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1654_TESTIMONY_LAB_02-10-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1654_.HTM |
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