S.R. No. 4 Summary

• Urges the Hawaii State Department of the Attorney General to conduct a statewide investigation into sexual abuse of minors by Roman Catholic Church clergy in Hawaii.

• Notes a Pennsylvania grand jury report documented over 1,000 children abused by hundreds of priests over decades, including at least one priest relocated from Pennsylvania to Hawaii who admitted abusing at least 20 children.

• References a study by two Hawaii law firms identifying 58 Catholic clergy members who allegedly committed child sexual abuse in Hawaii, including recent allegations.

• Requests the Attorney General submit investigation status reports to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the convening of Regular Sessions in 2020, 2021, and 2022.

• Directs that a certified copy of the resolution be transmitted to the Attorney General.