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HRS §346-406

When the department is not responsible for a young adult's actions

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.

employeesstate agencies

The statute, as written — Liability of the department

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.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.