Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1242: RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION EDUCATION.

In committee Last action December 8, 2025: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Plain-language summary

HB 1242 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HAWAIIAN LANGUAGE IMMERSION EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Diamond Garcia (Republican), HOLT, Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), WARD. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Diamond Garcia (Republican); HOLT; Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic); Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic); and 7 more.