HRS §346-406
When the department is not responsible for a young adult's actions
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section protects the department and its employees from being sued by someone else for things a young adult does, or for injuries the young adult gets from a third person's actions. It only covers services provided under this part.
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The statute, as written — Liability of the department
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The department or any of its employees who provide services under this part shall not be liable to a third person: (1) For any acts of the young adult; and (2) For injury to the young adult resulting from the negligence or act of a third person providing services or housing to the young adult.
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