HI HB2353

Creates a new expungement pathway from Hawaii's child abuse and neglect central registry for survivors of human trafficking, sexual exploitation, domestic violence, or coercive abuse who were confirmed as perpetrators

Requires the confirmation to be at least 3 years old (compared to 5 years for standard expungement requests) for survivor applicants

Survivors must provide documented verification of their status through law enforcement reports, survivor-led agency advocacy letters, medical/mental health provider verification, court testimony, or certification from designated survivor-serving organizations

Applicants must demonstrate the record involved child neglect directly caused by their victim status (not intentional abuse), have no subsequent reports, and show evidence of personal growth through program completion, service provider letters, stable housing/income, or personal testimony

Takes effect July 1, 2026