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SB 1310

RELATING TO CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECKS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

SB 1310 modifies criminal history record check procedures in Hawaii, affecting background screening access and requirements for employers and institutions.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 1310

Legislative bill overview

SB 1310 modifies Hawaii's criminal history record check procedures, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the action history provided. The bill passed first reading in March 2025 and was referred to the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee (JHA) but was carried over to the 2026 Regular Session without final passage.

Why is this important

Criminal history record checks affect employment, housing, professional licensing, and other opportunities for individuals with prior convictions. Changes to these procedures can impact both public safety considerations and opportunities for individuals with criminal records to reintegrate into society.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of accessible records: Disagreement over which criminal histories should be available to employers, landlords, and other entities, and whether certain convictions should be sealed or expunged
  • Rehabilitation vs. public safety balance: Tension between allowing people with records to move forward versus protecting public safety and allowing legitimate background check access
  • Implementation costs and burden: Questions about who bears the cost of implementing new check procedures and administrative burden on employers and government agencies

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

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