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SB 2682 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT.

Summary
Extends child care subsidies to disabled parents or guardians, regardless of their employment status. Requires the Department of Human Services to evaluate caregiver capacity and dependent-care responsibilities when determining eligibility for medicaid home- and community-based services. Requires the Department of Human Services to update its evaluation form and functional assessment protocols related to level of care and at-risk needs determinations. Appropriates funds.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for child care subsidies and Medicaid eligibility evaluations, directly increasing state budget allocations for essential services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends Medicaid home-based services eligibility via updated DHS assessments and appropriates funds, directly expanding access to long-term care services.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends child care subsidies to disabled parents regardless of employment status, removing a barrier to workforce participation and strengthening caregiver support for labor market access.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to HHS, WAM.
upper
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Karl Rhoads
DDemocratic
HI
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