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SR 114

URGING ALL STATE DEPARTMENTS TO PARTNER WITH THE OFFICE OF WELLNESS AND RESILIENCE FOR SECURE AND APPROPRIATE DATA SHARING AGREEMENTS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Henry Aquino and 7 co-sponsors

Hawaii Senate urges state departments to negotiate secure data-sharing agreements with the Office of Wellness and Resilience to coordinate public health and wellness initiatives.

Report and Resolution Adopted, as amended (SD 1).
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Bill Summary · SR 114

Legislative bill overview

SR 114 is a resolution urging all Hawaii state departments to establish secure data sharing agreements with the Office of Wellness and Resilience (OWR). The measure passed the Senate on April 3, 2025, after being amended in committee and recommends departments collaborate with OWR on data governance frameworks.

Why is this important

Data sharing between state agencies is essential for coordinating public health and wellness initiatives, particularly post-pandemic recovery efforts. However, this requires clear protocols to protect sensitive personal information while enabling beneficial cross-agency coordination on population health outcomes.

Potential points of contention

  • Data privacy safeguards: The resolution doesn't specify what "secure and appropriate" means legally, potentially leaving departments with unclear standards for protecting sensitive health and personal data
  • OWR authority and resources: It's unclear whether the Office of Wellness and Resilience has sufficient technical capacity and legal authority to manage data sharing agreements across multiple large departments
  • Voluntary vs. mandatory compliance: As a resolution (not a bill), this is technically non-binding urging language rather than enforceable law, which may limit actual implementation

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

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