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signed · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2026

SB 2239: RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.

Requires a person who applies for an identification card or driver's license to be automatically registered to vote unless the person affirmatively declines, subject to certain conditions. Requires the name and address of a person who applies for an identification card or driver's license and is registered to vote to be automatically updated on the person's voter registration record unless the person affirmatively declines. Effective 1/1/2027. (CD1)
Stanley Chang (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 29, 2026

HB 1875: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services, including clarifying permitted disclosures of protected health information to address changes in federal regulations. Establishes protections against abusive litigation. Prohibits medical malpractice insurers and health carriers from taking certain adverse actions against health care providers solely on the basis that the health care provider provides lawful reproductive health care services or gender-affirming health care services. (SD2)
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands protections for gender-affirming and reproductive health care services, prohibits insurer penalties against providers offering lawful care, and clarifies health information disclosures.95% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Terez Amato (D) Linda Ichiyama (D) Kim Coco Iwamoto (D) Tina Grandinetti (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2727: RELATING TO DISCRIMINATION.

SB 2727 extends the deadline for filing discrimination complaints with the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission from the current timeframe to one year. This change directly affects individuals in Hawaii who experience discrimination and wish to seek redress through the Commission. The key provision modifies the statute of limitations, giving complainants more time to submit formal complaints after an alleged discriminatory act occurs. The bill does not alter the Commission's investigative processes or remedies but focuses solely on the filing period. This is a procedural policy change impacting access to civil rights enforcement.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExtends discrimination complaint deadline, enabling workers more time to seek redress, directly protecting workplace rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D)
signed · Hawaii · Senate May 28, 2026

SB 2818: RELATING TO BOATING.

SB 2818 clarifies the penalties for violating boating and ocean recreation laws under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 200. It directly affects individuals who break boating regulations, such as operating vessels without proper licenses or disregarding safety rules. The bill adjusts specific penalty structures for these violations, making the enforcement guidelines clearer without creating new offenses. This is a procedural clarification to standardize how existing laws are applied in enforcement.
Sharon Moriwaki (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D) Stanley Chang (D) · 1 co-sponsor
signed · Hawaii · House May 28, 2026

HB 469: RELATING TO PARKING FOR DISABLED PERSONS.

Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to issue a disability travel placard to an applicant who has a valid removeable windshield placard or disabled paid parking exemption permit but does not have a valid special license plate, and provides proof of travel. (SD2)
Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill ensures accessible parking for disabled persons, enhancing transportation accessibility and safety under vehicle regulations.90% confidence
Elijah Pierick (R) Terez Amato (D) Dee Morikawa (D) Chris Todd (D) Tyson Miyake (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 28, 2026

HB 2315: RELATING TO STATE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS.

Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a vacation payout pilot program in which eligible Department of Health employees may defer unused vacation leave credits in favor of a pay out to provide home purchase down payment assistance. Requires reports to the Legislature. Sunsets 6/30/2029. (SD1)
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands state employee benefits by allowing vacation payout for home down payment assistance, enhancing compensation options beyond standard leave policies.85% confidence
Nadine Nakamura (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 28, 2026

HB 1541: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Exempts certain positions in the Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health and Hawaii State Hospital from civil service. Authorizes the Director of Health to appoint two additional associate administrators and two project managers for the Hawaii State Hospital or a secure psychiatric rehabilitation facility. Requires the Department of Health to convert certain positions in the Hawaii State Hospital to civil service no later than 6/30/2031. (CD1)
Gregg Takayama (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2026

HB 1514: RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

Clarifies the process for selecting a certified provider of vocational rehabilitation services. Requires certified providers to automatically approve vocational rehabilitation services for an injured employee if those services will likely be required for suitable gainful employment and the initial evaluation report finds the injured employee feasible to participate. Requires providers to file an employee's vocational rehabilitation plan no later than one hundred twenty days after submitting an initial evaluation report, unless extended by the Director of Labor and Industrial Relations. Clarifies the process for an employer to object to a vocational rehabilitation plan. (CD1)
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRequires automatic approval of vocational rehab services for suitable employment, reducing delays in workers' compensation recovery process.95% confidence
Adrian Tam (D) Mike Lee (D) Lisa Kitagawa (D) Dee Morikawa (D) Darius Kila (D)
signed · Hawaii · House May 27, 2026

HB 2096: RELATING TO AGGRAVATED CIRCUMSTANCES IN CHILD PROTECTIVE PROCEEDINGS.

Clarifies and expands procedures for aggravated circumstances determinations in Child Protective Act proceedings. Authorizes the Family Court to make a finding of aggravated circumstances at any stage of a Child Protective Act proceeding before the termination of parental rights, rather than limiting these findings to the return hearing. Incorporates the definition of torture under the Penal Code for purposes of defining aggravated circumstances involving child torture under the Child Protective Act. (SD1)
Nadine Nakamura (D)
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