HI SB1226

Repeals limitations on criminal history record checks for adult relatives providing child care for children whose families receive subsidies from the Department of Human Services, requiring all relatives to undergo the same background checks as licensed providers.

Clarifies that the child care licensing program may share information and cooperate with child protective services and law enforcement when investigating reports of death or injury of a child in a child care setting.

Modifies the timeframe for withholding investigation information from the public to ten working days after an investigation report is completed, rather than from the date of complaint filing; extends the withholding period indefinitely if the investigation involves an alleged criminal offense.

Changes penalty structure from tiered violations ($1,000 for first violation, $3,000 for subsequent violations) to daily penalties of up to $1,000 per day for general violations and up to $3,000 per day for violations of specific sections (346-161 and 346-171).

Clarifies that the Department of Human Services may enforce child care licensing requirements through both administrative and judicial proceedings.