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HRS §485A-804

Who can be told about possible financial abuse of an elder

If someone who handles money for an elder or vulnerable adult thinks that person may be getting financially exploited, they can tell a family member, friend, or someone the elder picked ahead of time. But they cannot tell anyone they suspect of the abuse.

financial institutions

The statute, as written — Third-party disclosures

If a qualified person reasonably believes that financial exploitation of an elder or a vulnerable adult may have occurred, may have been attempted, or is being attempted, a qualified person may notify a reasonably associated individual or any third party previously designated by the elder or vulnerable adult. Disclosure shall not be made to any reasonably associated individual or previously designated third party who is suspected of financial exploitation or other abuse of the elder or vulnerable adult.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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