Informing the Legislature that on June 24, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2293 HD2 SD1 CD1 (ACT 127).

This bill clarifies the requirements for Hawaii's harm to students registry, which is a database maintained by the Department of Education to track employees who have harmed students. It specifies that the registry will include details such as the employee's name, date of birth, photograph, address, and the reporting institution. To ensure fairness, the law mandates that investigations leading to a registry listing must follow strict due process steps, including an independent investigator, opportunities for both parties to share information, representation for the accused, and a reasoned final finding based on evidence. Additionally, the bill requires institutions to share information about ongoing or completed investigations regarding harm to students with other schools in the state.