HI HB1653

Claims for refunds, reimbursements, or other payments sought from the Legislature must be filed within six years of maturity and cannot be presented if they have exceeded the time limitations under section 40-68 of Hawaii Revised Statutes.

The Attorney General must include in annual reports to the Legislature a total dollar value of possible judgments against the State that have not yet settled.

Annual reports on settled claims must now include: the employee or department action that led to the claim, recommended preventive actions, implementation timelines, whether agencies implemented recommended actions, and remedial measures if agencies fail to take corrective action.

The Attorney General must submit a report every five years (beginning before the 2027 regular session) on any further incidents that occurred in agencies after corrective actions were implemented and why those actions were inadequate.

All claims reports to the Legislature are deemed confidential and privileged communications, exempt from public disclosure requirements.