Informing the Legislature that on April 23, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB2256 (ACT 004).

This bill establishes April 27 of each year as "Brother Joseph Dutton Day" to honor the life and service of Ira Barnes Dutton, who became Brother Joseph and cared for residents with leprosy at Kalaupapa. The legislation designates this date as a day of recognition rather than a state holiday, adding a new section to the Hawaii Revised Statutes to formalize the observance. The bill reflects the legislature's intent to acknowledge Dutton's decades of dedication, similar to existing commemorations for other historical figures associated with the settlement.