HI SB141

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 96-9 to add new subsection (c) protecting attorney-client and attorney work-product privileged communications disclosed to the ombudsman.

Specifies that when an agency discloses privileged communications to the ombudsman, the disclosure does not waive the privilege as to any other person.

Prohibits the ombudsman from disclosing any privileged communication provided by an agency to any other person.

Takes effect upon approval with no retroactive effect on rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings begun before the effective date.