Informing the Legislature that on July 1, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2425 HD2 SD2 (ACT 147).

This bill establishes a formal process for removing names from Hawaii's Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry under specific conditions. It creates a new definition for "harm" and sets rules where confirmed perpetrators can request expungement if the case is older than five years, does not involve aggravated circumstances, and has no subsequent reports. The law also clarifies that family courts have the authority to determine whether a report was correctly confirmed, ensuring that individuals can seek record removal through established legal channels.