SB 2932 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO STATE FACILITIES.

Summary

Requires all state building construction begun on or after 7/1/2028 to provide at least one universal changing accommodation in each public restroom designated as a family or assisted-use restroom, unless technically infeasible. Effective 1/1/2525. (SD1)

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Feb 2026

Senate Passage

Feb 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Feb 20, 2026

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SB2932 → SB2932_SD1 · 5 edits

MODERATE

This bill updates the requirements for universal changing accommodations in state buildings, shifting the implementation date from 2026 to 2028. It also refines the rules by removing the 'where feasible' language and replacing it with a 'unless technically infeasible' standard, while clarifying that the responsible department or agency must post signage. Additionally, a new definition for 'technically infeasible' is added to align with federal accessibility standards.

Scope change

The bill's applicability timeline was extended by two years, and the responsibility for posting signage was broadened from a specific department to any agency managing the building.

TIMELINE

The effective date for new construction and renovations was changed from July 1, 2026, to July 1, 2028.

The bill's effective date was set to January 1, 2525, likely as a placeholder or error in the amendment process.

REQUIREMENT

The requirement to provide changing accommodations was modified to apply unless the project is 'technically infeasible,' replacing the previous 'where feasible' language.

The entity required to post signage for changing accommodations was changed from the 'department of accounting and general services' to the 'department or agency responsible for the management of the state building.'

DEFINITION

A new definition for 'technically infeasible' was added, referencing the 2010 Americans with Disabilities Act Standards for Accessible Design.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Feb 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.

upper

Feb 20, 2026

Committee

Reported from GVO/HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2592) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in GVO were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.

upper

Feb 17, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha, Keohokalole.

upper

Feb 10, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on GVO/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 6, 2026

Committee

Re-Referred to GVO/HHS, CPN/WAM.

upper

Jan 30, 2026

Committee

Referred to HHS/GVO, CPN/WAM.

upper

Jan 23, 2026

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

6 primary · 0 co-sponsors