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HCR 45

URGING THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO TAKE ACTION TO RELEASE ALL FEDERAL RECORDS RELATED TO THE JEFFREY EPSTEIN INVESTIGATIONS WITH LIMITED REDACTIONS SOLELY TO PROTECT THE PRIVACY AND SAFETY OF VICTIMS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 15 co-sponsors

Hawaii legislature urges federal government to publicly release Epstein investigation records with minimal redactions to protect victim privacy and safety.

To be offered.
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Bill Summary · HCR 45

Legislative bill overview

HCR 45 is a non-binding resolution from Hawaii's legislature urging the federal government to publicly release records from Jeffrey Epstein investigations, with redactions limited only to protect victim privacy and safety. The resolution calls on the U.S. President and Congress to increase transparency regarding these federal investigations.

Why is this important

Public records transparency is a foundational principle of democratic accountability, and this resolution reflects growing public interest in full disclosure of high-profile criminal investigations. The outcome could significantly affect public understanding of the scope of the Epstein case and potentially implicate other individuals or institutional failures, while raising questions about balancing transparency with victim protection obligations.

Potential points of contention

  • Victim protection vs. transparency: Determining what constitutes necessary redactions to "protect privacy and safety" is subjective; victims and advocacy groups may disagree on what information should remain classified
  • Ongoing legal proceedings: Released records could compromise current or future prosecutions, civil litigation, or witness safety if sensitive investigative details become public
  • Federal authority limits: A state legislature's non-binding resolution has no legal power to compel federal action, raising questions about the practical intent and effectiveness of the measure

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

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