SB 1373 Summary

• Authorizes automatic revocation of professional licenses and denial of license renewal/restoration for individuals convicted of sex offenses under HRS Chapter 846E or required to register as sex offenders, regardless of appeal status.

• Applies to multiple licensing boards including medical, dental, nursing, real estate, and other professional licenses under Chapters 436E, 436H, 439A, 442, 447, 448, 448F, 451A, 451J, 452, 453, 453D, 455, 457, 457A, 457B, 457G, 457J, 458, 459, 461, 461J, 463E, 465, 465D, 466D, 467E, and 468E.

• Requires boards/directors to notify affected licensees of revocation or denial and provide right to a hearing within ten days; hearings must be held within thirty days and conducted per HRS Chapter 91.

• Revocation automatically ceases if the underlying conviction is overturned on appeal, though boards may pursue other disciplinary actions; permanently prohibits restoration/renewal if the person engaged in the offense with a patient or client.

• Mandates all final disciplinary orders be made public record for consumer protection; takes effect July 1, 2025.