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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 1432: RELATING TO CHANGES TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONCERNING PATIENTS, THE COUNTY OF KALAWAO, AND THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT.

Authorizes the Department of Health to continue providing services statewide to Hansen's disease patients living in the community. Repeals sections of Chapter 326, Hawaii Revised Statutes, upon the 1‑year anniversary of the passing of the last patient resident of Kalaupapa as affirmed in the Governor's proclamation. Requires the Department of Health to include community organizations in the transition planning team. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes continued Department of Health services for Hansen's disease patients, maintaining a public health program. Explicitly supports ongoing care for this specific group.90% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 411: RELATING TO CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS AT STATE SMALL BOAT HARBORS AND STATE PARKS.

Authorizes the Department of Land and Natural Resources to engage in certain capital improvement projects at state small boat harbors and state parks without prior approval from the Legislature and Governor for existing facilities. Requires semiannual reports to the Legislature. Sunsets five years after the effective date. (CD1)
Samantha DeCorte (R) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 1334: RELATING TO MEAT DONATION.

Establishes an Axis Deer Meat Donation Pilot Program to exempt the donation of axis deer meat to a charitable, religious, or nonprofit organization for the purpose of feeding needy individuals from certain laws regarding the inspection and transportation of axis deer meat, carcasses, and meat products, subject to certain requirements. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2033. (CD2)
Adrian Tam (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Kanani Souza (R) Gregg Takayama (D) Tyson Miyake (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 2101: RELATING TO ORGANIC WASTE.

Updates and establishes additional statewide goals for solid waste stream and organic waste stream diversion. Requires the recycling, bioconversion, and organic waste diversion component to identify and assess methods to achieve certain organic waste stream reduction goals. (CD1)
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEstablishes organic waste reduction goals, mandates county plans, and funds diversion to reduce landfill methane emissions and promote sustainability.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 2 co-sponsors
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 1839: RELATING TO IMMIGRATION.

Requires state and county law enforcement agencies to notify an individual in the custody of a state or county law enforcement agency of their rights before any interview with federal immigration authorities pertaining to certain matters regarding civil immigration violations can commence. Designates all records relating to federal immigration authorities' access to detained individuals provided by a state or local law enforcement agency as public records. (CD1)
Topics ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRequires law enforcement to notify detained immigrants of rights before ICE interviews and mandates public records for ICE access, limiting federal cooperation and protecting due process.92% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Kanani Souza (R) Ikaika Hussey (D) Terez Amato (D) Dee Morikawa (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 1881: RELATING TO LAND USE.

HB 1881 prohibits the construction and operation of passenger ropeways on mountain lands within all designated land use districts across the state. This bill directly affects developers, landowners, and tourism operators seeking to build such infrastructure in mountainous areas. The key provision bans ropeways universally in all land use districts, removing exceptions for specific zones or projects. The bill is currently pending a committee hearing (WAL) as of February 2026, with no final action taken yet.
Topics ✗ TransportationOpposes TransportationProhibits passenger ropeways, a transportation infrastructure, restricting development in mountain areas per bill's key provision.90% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Sean Quinlan (D) Nicole Lowen (D) Dee Morikawa (D) Darius Kila (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 1854: RELATING TO COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS.

Establishes the Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office to certify and decertify community behavioral health clinics and provide technical assistance for clinics seeking certification. Establishes the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Oversight Board. Amends the composition of the Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances to include a member from the Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office. Appropriates funds. (CD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Special Fund and Oversight Board to certify clinics and provide technical assistance, directly strengthening mental health service infrastructure and access.92% confidence
Gregg Takayama (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 1870: RELATING TO PROTECTED COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.

By 1/1/2027, requires all state and county agencies that operate protected community locations to adopt and post written policies that identify nonpublic areas, establish procedures for warrant verification and staff response, prohibit the collection of certain immigration-status data, and require annual staff training and certain multilingual notices. Requires the Attorney General to publish model policies. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts law enforcement participation in civil immigration enforcement near community services (schools, health care, shelters), promoting trust and access to essential services while aligning with criminal justice reform goals of reducing ...85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill designates schools as protected community locations to limit immigration enforcement, ensuring safe access to education and protecting students/staff from disruption in educational settings.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects healthcare facilities from immigration enforcement, ensuring access to services without fear of deportation.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingProtects shelters (housing services) from immigration enforcement, ensuring access to housing for vulnerable populations in protected community locations.85% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationBill limits state/local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement near protected community locations (schools, health facilities), safeguarding immigrant access to essential services.95% confidence
Luke Evslin (D) Kanani Souza (R) Terez Amato (D) Jeanné Kapela (D) Linda Ichiyama (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 2095: RELATING TO THE JUDICIARY.

This bill allocates supplemental funding to the Hawaii Judiciary for the 2025-2027 fiscal biennium. It provides additional budget resources to support court operations and judicial services during this period. The bill directly affects the Judiciary's budget planning and resource allocation. (Note: As a procedural funding measure, not a policy change, the summary is concise per guidelines.)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates supplemental funding to Judiciary for court operations, directly increasing public service budget allocation under Appropriations.95% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 2078: RELATING TO HABITUAL VIOLENT CRIME.

Requires the Attorney General, in consultation with the Criminal Justice Research Institute, to submit ongoing annual reports to the Legislature on the effectiveness of the habitual violent crime offense in addressing repeat violent crime in the State. Amends Act 213, SLH 2024, which established the offense of habitual violent crime, by requiring the Criminal Justice Research Institute to submit a one-time report to the Legislature on the effectiveness of the offense prior to the Regular Session of 2031 and extending its sunset date to 6/30/2031. (CD1)
Nadine Nakamura (D)
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