Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1537: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

Passed one chamber Last action March 10, 2026: Referred to HHS, WAM.

Plain-language summary

HB 1537 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH. Primary sponsor: Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 10, 2026): Referred to HHS, WAM.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Gregg Takayama (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Greggor Ilagan (Democratic); and 19 more.