Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1597: RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS RESEARCH.

In committee Last action February 19, 2026: Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 553-26), recommending referral to FIN.

Plain-language summary

HB 1597 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS RESEARCH. Primary sponsor: Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Justin Woodson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 553-26), recommending referral to FIN.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Andrew Garrett (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Cory Chun (Democratic); Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic); and 11 more.