HB 1841 Summary

• Establishes a permit requirement for all youth sports coaches affiliated with the Hawaii High School Athletic Association or any county, business, or nonprofit organization that charges fees for youth athletic activities.

• Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules establishing permit standards including training, CPR and first aid certification, concussion education, and background checks.

• Permits are valid for one year, with coaches coaching multiple teams required to obtain only one permit annually.

• Department shall charge a reasonable permit processing fee for the permit application and issuance.

• Violations of the chapter or its rules are subject to fines of up to $1,000 per day of violation, with each day constituting a separate offense.