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HB 1054

RELATING TO ADMINISTRATIVE LICENSURE ACTIONS AGAINST SEX OFFENDERS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

HB 1054 strengthens Hawaii's administrative procedures allowing state licensing boards to deny, suspend, or revoke professional licenses for sex offense convictions.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1054

Legislative bill overview

HB 1054 modifies administrative licensure procedures for individuals with sex offense convictions in Hawaii. The bill establishes or clarifies processes by which state licensing boards can take action against professional licenses held by sex offenders, potentially expanding grounds for license denial, suspension, or revocation based on conviction history.

Why is this important

Professional licensing determines who can legally work in regulated fields (healthcare, education, security, etc.), directly affecting public safety and employment rights. This bill impacts both the ability of boards to protect the public and the collateral consequences sex offenders face when seeking to rebuild their lives post-conviction.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of convictions covered: Unclear whether the bill applies only to convictions directly related to a profession or all sex offenses, potentially affecting individuals with decades-old or tangentially-related convictions
  • Due process protections: Concerns about whether administrative procedures provide adequate notice, hearing rights, and appeal mechanisms before licensure denial or revocation
  • Rehabilitation and reentry: Tension between public safety interests and evidence-based criminal justice reform supporting conditional reentry for lower-risk individuals, particularly those convicted years or decades ago

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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