Hawaii HB2219 amends the investigation procedures to allow the ombudsman to obtain privileged communications without waiving the privilege.

Hawaii HB2219 modifies the investigation procedures to allow the ombudsman to obtain attorney-client and attorney work-product privileged communications without waiving the privilege for other parties. The ombudsman is prohibited from disclosing these privileged communications to any other person. The bill ensures that the ombudsman can carry out their duties and support recommendations while maintaining the confidentiality of privileged communications. This change does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the bill's effective date.

Hawaii HB2219 amends the investigation procedures to allow the ombudsman to obtain privileged communications without waiving the privilege.

Hawaii HB2219 modifies the investigation procedures to allow the ombudsman to obtain attorney-client and attorney work-product privileged communications without waiving the privilege for other parties. The ombudsman is prohibited from disclosing these privileged communications to any other person. The bill ensures that the ombudsman can carry out their duties and support recommendations while maintaining the confidentiality of privileged communications. This change does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the bill's effective date.