HI HB680

Requires barber licensees under Hawaii's board of barbering and cosmetology to complete a one-time, three-hour training program on intimate partner violence awareness and education.

Requires beauty operator and instructor licensees to complete the same one-time, three-hour intimate partner violence training program.

New applicants for barber, beauty operator, or instructor licenses must complete the training and submit evidence of completion with their applications.

Current license holders must complete the training and submit evidence of completion during their next license renewal.

Provides hold harmless protection for licensed professionals who complete the training, shielding them from civil or criminal liability for acting in good faith or failing to act on information about potential intimate partner violence obtained during employment.