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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Provides for the temporary sealing of certain medical records and professional evaluations filed in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings pending a judicial determination on the need for continued sealing.
AI Summary
This bill amends Hawaii's Uniform Probate Code to enhance privacy protections in guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, which involve sensitive personal information about an individual's capacity to manage their affairs. Specifically, it establishes a procedure where certain highly sensitive documents, such as medical records and professional evaluations related to a person's mental or physical condition, will be temporarily sealed upon filing. This temporary sealing will remain in effect until a court hearing can be held to determine if there is a compelling reason to keep these records permanently restricted from public view, thereby balancing the public's right to access court proceedings with an individual's right to privacy.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Cochran, Hashem, Kahaloa, Sayama, Takayama, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. (on 02/04/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2093&year=2026 |
| HB2093_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-04-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2093_TESTIMONY_JHA_02-04-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2093_.HTM |
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