Informing the Legislature that on May 27, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2093 SD1 (ACT 047).

This bill, signed into law by Governor Josh Green on May 27, 2026, amends Hawaii's Uniform Probate Code to enhance privacy protections for individuals involved in guardianship and conservatorship cases. It establishes a new system where specific documents, such as birth certificates and tax returns, are automatically sealed upon filing, while highly sensitive materials like medical records and professional evaluations are temporarily sealed pending a court hearing. These provisions ensure that personal health information and evaluations regarding a person's capacity are not immediately accessible to the public unless a judge determines there is a compelling reason to allow access. The changes primarily affect courts, attorneys, and the individuals whose personal records are subject to these new confidentiality rules.