Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1731: RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES.

In committee Last action February 17, 2026: Reported from HLT/HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 305-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.

Plain-language summary

HB 1731 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES. Primary sponsor: Luke Evslin (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Reported from HLT/HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 305-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Luke Evslin (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); and 19 more. 1 co-sponsor.