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HRS §134-18

Protection for doctors who share mental health information

Doctors and other mental health professionals cannot be sued for giving information or opinions about someone's mental health when asked during a firearm permit or license process, as long as they act honestly and without ill will.

The statute, as written — Qualified immunity for physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, physician assistants, or advanced practice registered nurses who provide information on permit or license applicants

There shall be no civil liability for any physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse who provides information or renders an opinion in response to an inquiry made for purposes of issuing a firearm permit under section 134-2, issuing or renewing a license under section 134-9, or investigating the continuing mental health of the holder of a valid firearm permit or license; provided that the physician, psychologist, psychiatrist, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse acted without malice.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§134-2 Permits to acquire firearms

§134-9 Licenses to carry firearms

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