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SB 3112

RELATING TO THE HARM TO STUDENTS REGISTRY.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

Hawaii proposes creating a registry database to track individuals who have harmed students, aiming to enhance school safety but raising due process and privacy concerns.

Referred to EDU, JDC.
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Bill Summary · SB 3112

Legislative bill overview

SB 3112 proposes creating a "Harm to Students Registry" in Hawaii—a database system to track individuals who have committed offenses or violations that harm students. The bill would establish mechanisms for documenting and sharing information about people deemed unsuitable to work with or be around children in educational settings.

Why is this important

Such registries aim to prevent harm by enabling schools and institutions to identify individuals with histories of abuse, misconduct, or dangerous behavior before hiring or allowing access to students. However, implementation details—including what offenses qualify, due process protections, and information-sharing protocols—significantly affect both child safety and individuals' rights.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope and inclusion criteria: Disagreement over which offenses warrant registry inclusion, whether misdemeanors qualify, and how allegations (versus convictions) are handled
  • Due process and accuracy: Concerns about false accusations, wrongful inclusion, expungement procedures, and whether individuals have adequate opportunity to challenge their listing
  • Privacy and information access: Tension between transparency for protection and privacy rights; questions about who accesses the registry and potential collateral consequences for listed individuals beyond educational settings

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

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