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HI SB2566

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows respondents in domestic abuse cases to request withholding of denied petition records from public inspection through written requests, not just oral requests
  • Amends Section 586-4 of Hawaii Revised Statutes regarding denied temporary restraining orders to permit written requests for record sealing
  • Amends Section 586-5.5 to extend the same written request option for denied protective orders and extended protective orders
  • Maintains that sealed records remain accessible to law enforcement officers without a court order
  • Takes effect upon approval by the governor

Legislative Description

Relating To Domestic Abuse Orders For Protection.

Public Inspection

Last Action

Referred to JHA, referral sheet 16

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/10/2026
Judiciary1/28/2026

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