HI HB2298

Establishes a Complaints Disclosure Task Force within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to research and evaluate complaint disclosure policies for professional and vocational licensees

Task Force to assess feasibility, benefits, and drawbacks of disclosing complaints against licensees either at current timing or at earlier dates

Task Force to evaluate how to balance the public's right to know about dishonest or careless licensees against licensees' privacy rights and ability to contest complaints

Task Force to examine how other states manage complaints disclosure and the timing for public disclosure

Task Force to determine whether and what legislation may be needed to address disclosure timing, conditions, and licensee privacy rights