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HI HB2537

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

4/30/2012

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Say

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows the Department of Human Services to disclose confidential records pursuant to a court order after an in camera review by the court
  • Requires a showing of good cause by the party seeking release of the records before disclosure is permitted
  • Provides an exception to the existing restrictions in Hawaii Revised Statutes section 346-10, which generally prohibits disclosure of DHS confidential records except to specified persons and entities
  • Enables parties not explicitly listed as authorized recipients under current law to obtain confidential information if the court determines good cause exists following in camera review

Legislative Description

Records; Disclosure of Information

Last Action

(S) Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 091, 4/25/2012, (Gov. Msg. No. 1192).

4/30/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/15/2012
Human Services1/25/2012

Full Bill Text

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