Informing the Legislature that on July 14, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1853 HD1 SD1 CD1 (ACT 245).

This bill establishes the Hanai Memory Network Program within the Executive Office on Aging to improve dementia care across Hawaii. The program will create dementia care specialists and memory clinics to help with early diagnosis, care planning, and coordination of services for individuals with cognitive impairment and their families. It also sets up a statewide referral system, a public website for information, and training for healthcare providers to ensure better access to support, particularly in rural and neighbor island areas.