Informing the Legislature that on July 9, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1611 HD2 SD2 (ACT 246).

This bill requires Hawaii's law enforcement standards board and agencies to check the National Decertification Index before hiring or certifying new officers to identify any history of misconduct. It also mandates that the board report specific actions, such as suspending certifications or opening investigations, to this national database. The law defines which state and county departments count as law enforcement agencies and sets a compliance start date of July 1, 2026.