HB 888 Summary

• Requires persons designated as covered offenders, sex offenders, or similar designations in another state or jurisdiction to register in Hawaii if they establish residency or remain in Hawaii for more than 10 days or an aggregate of 30+ days per calendar year.

• Eliminates the previous provision allowing out-of-state designated offenders to petition the attorney general for termination of registration by demonstrating their convictions do not match Hawaii's covered offenses.

• Allows persons subject to registration under section 846E-2(b) who do not meet Hawaii's covered offender criteria to petition the court for termination after maintaining a clean record for 10 years and substantially complying with registration requirements.

• Specifies that the attorney general or designated prosecuting agency represents the State in termination proceedings for out-of-state designated offenders.

• Takes effect upon approval.