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HRS §325-126

Protection from lawsuits and penalties for misuse

People allowed to use the registry are protected from being sued for damages if they give or use information honestly and for the allowed purposes. But anyone who deliberately shares registry information in violation of confidentiality rules commits a crime.

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The statute, as written — Civil and criminal liability

(a) Authorized users of the registry shall not be subject to civil liability for damages by reason of: (1) Providing information to the registry in good faith; or (2) Accessing and using information from the registry in good faith for the purposes specified in section 325-124. (b) Any person who intentionally or knowingly discloses registry information contrary to the confidentiality provisions of this part shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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