SB 2481 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.

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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
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Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM.
upper
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
3 primary · 1 co-sponsor

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