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SR 114

REQUESTING EACH STATE AGENCY TO PROVIDE THE AFFECTED PERSON WITH WRITTEN NOTICE OF CERTAIN INFORMATION BEFORE TAKING ANY FINAL ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION THAT MATERIALLY AND ADVERSELY AFFECTS A PROTECTED LIBERTY OR PROPERTY INTEREST.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Angus McKelvey and 2 co-sponsors

Hawaii agencies must notify citizens in writing of adverse administrative decisions affecting their liberty or property before those decisions become final.

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Bill Summary · SR 114

Legislative bill overview

SR 114 requests that Hawaii state agencies provide written notice to affected individuals before taking final administrative actions that materially harm their liberty or property interests. The bill establishes a procedural requirement for transparency and due process notification across state agencies before adverse decisions become final.

Why this is important

This bill addresses a fundamental due process concern: citizens deserve to know why and how government decisions negatively affect them before those decisions take effect. Without prior written notice, individuals cannot effectively challenge decisions or understand their rights, potentially leading to harm without opportunity for response or appeal.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation burden: Agencies may argue the requirement creates administrative delays and costs, particularly for time-sensitive decisions or large-scale actions affecting many people simultaneously
  • Definition ambiguity: The terms "materially and adversely affects" and "protected liberty or property interest" lack precise definition, potentially causing inconsistent application across agencies or legal disputes over what qualifies
  • "Request" vs. mandate: As a resolution (SR) rather than a bill (HB/SB), this is a non-binding request—some may view it as insufficient without actual statutory requirements with enforcement mechanisms and penalties for non-compliance

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

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