HB1424 Summary

• Requires national organizations regulating collegiate athletics to provide written notice to the University of Hawaii president before investigating the university, its athletics programs, or student-athletes, identifying the alleged violation, conduct, time period, involved persons, investigation start date, and estimated duration.

• Grants the University of Hawaii three months to respond to the notice of pending investigation, with investigations commencing no sooner than three months after notice is received and concluding no later than one year after notice.

• Requires investigations to conclude with a written report explaining findings, decisions, and any penalties imposed, which the university or affected persons may appeal to circuit court under chapter 91.

• Imposes a $10,000 fine on national organizations that fail to comply with the investigation notification and timeline requirements.

• Prohibits private colleges and universities in Hawaii from entering into or remaining in agreements with national organizations regulating collegiate athletics that require investigations to be conducted differently than the requirements established for the University of Hawaii.