Informing the Legislature that on July 1, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB2224 HD2 SD1 CD1 (ACT 159).

This bill directs the State of Hawaii to create a comprehensive long-term care plan and establish a dedicated long-term care planner position within the government. The legislation aims to address the growing needs of the state's aging population by improving access to efficient and effective care services, particularly for seniors who wish to age in place at home. By formalizing these administrative structures, the act seeks to better manage the rising costs of care and support family caregivers while reducing reliance on expensive institutional facilities.