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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 127: RELATING TO PRETRIAL RELEASE.

HB 127 requires courts to set bail amounts based on factors like a defendant's income and financial situation, ensuring the amount is affordable. This bill directly affects individuals arrested and awaiting trial, as their pretrial release conditions would be adjusted to match their ability to pay. The key provision mandates that bail be set at a reasonable level rather than a fixed amount that may be unaffordable. The law is scheduled to take effect on July 1, 3000.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates income-based bail to ensure affordability, reducing pretrial detention for low-income defendants, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence
Kanani Souza (R) Gregg Takayama (D) Kim Coco Iwamoto (D) Della Belatti (D) Tina Grandinetti (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 480: RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

Authorizes an attending physician to request a functional capacity examination and refer an injured employee for the examination without first obtaining permission from the employee's employer. Allows licensed occupational and physical therapists to be deemed qualified to perform functional capacity examinations. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows physicians to refer injured workers for functional capacity exams without employer permission, improving access to healthcare services for workplace injury cases.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves employer permission barrier for medical exams, streamlining access to workers' compensation evaluations and protecting injured workers' rights under compensation process.95% confidence
Cory Chun (D) Mike Lee (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Jackson Sayama (D) Sue Lee Loy (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 299: RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.

SB 299 allocates state funds to the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program, helping healthcare professionals repay student loans. It directly affects licensed healthcare workers (like nurses or doctors) who agree to work in underserved areas of the state. The bill provides financial assistance through the existing program, requiring participants to serve in designated high-need communities. The measure is currently under review by the Health and Human Services committee, with a public hearing scheduled for February 10, 2025. It is set to take effect on July 1, 3000.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates state funds to healthcare loan repayment program, increasing budget appropriation for workforce development in underserved areas.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds to repay healthcare professionals' loans in underserved areas, enhancing workforce access and retention in critical communities.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Sharon Moriwaki (D) Henry Aquino (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 1155: RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Prohibits all governmental bodies and public employees from procuring services for project management through non-governmental third-party contracts, except for certain procurements of independent verification and validation contracts for information technology services. Temporarily authorizes, until 6/30/2027, outside contractors who prepared specifications and work statements in the development of a Department of Transportation solicitation to bid on those projects if certain requirements are satisfied. Requires a report by the Department of Transportation. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)
Nadine Nakamura (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 1294: RELATING TO AGRICULTURAL WORKFORCE HOUSING.

Establishes an Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group within the Department of Agriculture to address the shortage and challenges of agricultural workforce housing in the State. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes Agricultural Workforce Housing Working Group with funding to address housing shortages for agricultural workers, directly advancing affordable housing access.95% confidence
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 1520: RELATING TO FAMILY.

Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. (HD1)
Karl Rhoads (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 71: RELATING TO THE RENTAL HOUSING REVOLVING FUND.

Establishes the Mixed-Income Subaccount within the Rental Housing Revolving Fund that targets workforce rental housing projects for persons and families with incomes at or below one hundred forty per cent of the area median income. Authorizes the Director of Finance to transfer funds from the Rental Housing Revolving Fund into the Mixed-Income Subaccount. Appropriates funds into and out of the Mixed-Income Subaccount of the Rental Housing Revolving Fund. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds into workforce housing subaccount targeting low-income renters, aligning with funding essential public services under budget management.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingEstablishes subaccount funding workforce housing for 140% AMI households, directly advancing affordable housing access through targeted funding.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Stanley Chang (D) Kurt Fevella (R) Tim Richards (D) · 2 co-sponsors
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 989: RELATING TO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.

Appropriates funds to the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation to assist small businesses with technology enablement and develop project management software to simplify the facilitated application process for small businesses. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds HTDC for small business technology enablement and project management software development, directly advancing tech access for businesses.95% confidence
Michelle Kidani (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Stanley Chang (D) Lynn DeCoite (D) Kurt Fevella (R) · 1 co-sponsor
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 664: RELATING TO GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION.

Establishes the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to conduct community outreach on gun violence prevention, develop and administer a grant program for gun violence prevention, and develop and administer a gun violence resource bank. Moves the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission from the Office of the Attorney General to the Department of Law Enforcement. Replaces the Attorney General with the Director of Law Enforcement as Chair of the Gun Violence and Violent Crimes Commission and includes the Attorney General as a commission member. Establishes the Gun Violence Prevention Special Fund and appropriates funds into and out of the special fund. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD2)
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes prevention programs, grants, and resource banks focused on reducing gun violence through community outreach, aligning with criminal justice reform goals.95% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Luke Evslin (D) Rachele Lamosao (D) Gregg Takayama (D) Nicole Lowen (D)
passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 2, 2026

HB 596: RELATING TO EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT.

HB 596 clarifies which types of events qualify as disasters or emergencies under the state's emergency management system. It defines specific criteria for what constitutes a disaster or emergency, directly affecting emergency management agencies and their response protocols. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2050, and aims to provide clearer guidelines for declaring and managing emergencies.
Rachele Lamosao (D) Kanani Souza (R) Tyson Miyake (D) Kim Coco Iwamoto (D) Jenna Takenouchi (D)
passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 401: RELATING TO FIREARMS.

Establishes prohibitions on assault rifles, assault shotguns, and .50 caliber firearms. Expands the ban on high-capacity detachable magazines. Allows possession of an assault rifle, assault shotgun, or detachable magazine with a capacity greater than ten rounds when certain conditions are met. Effective 1/1/2026. (CD2)
Karl Rhoads (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
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