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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the Department of Human Services to record any child welfare interview conducted by the Department when administering certain child welfare services. Requires the Department to store the recordings for a minimum of five years and under certain conditions. Prohibits the sharing of the recordings unless certain conditions are met. Establishes criminal penalties for violating prohibitions against sharing of the recordings.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Human Services, when providing child welfare services to protect abused, neglected, or at-risk children, to record all interviews conducted using methods like video recording or body cameras. These recordings must be kept securely for at least five years with controlled access and cannot be shared with anyone outside the department unless it's for an investigation, criminal prosecution, or if a court orders it to be released to a caregiver or guardian for a court case. Violating these sharing restrictions will result in criminal penalties, specifically a misdemeanor charge.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. (on 01/28/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2481&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2481_.HTM |
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