HI HCR95

Requests the Department of the Attorney General conduct a feasibility study on creating a domestic violence registry modeled similarly to Hawaii's existing sex offender registry under chapter 846E.

Study must evaluate which domestic violence offenses to include, whether to model the registry after chapter 846E or another system, and assess legal or constitutional obstacles to implementation.

Study must examine logistics, costs, enforcement mechanisms, and utility of a domestic violence registry, along with any other relevant issues identified by the Attorney General.

Requires the Attorney General to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2024 Regular Session convenes.

References domestic violence registries established in other states including West Virginia (2009), Indiana, Texas (2013), and proposed legislation in New York as models for potential Hawaii implementation.