Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1996: RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.

In committee Last action February 18, 2026: Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 414-26), recommending referral to FIN.

Plain-language summary

HB 1996 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HEARING AIDS. Primary sponsor: Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Reported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 414-26), recommending referral to FIN.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Diamond Garcia (Republican); Sue Lee Loy (Democratic); and 3 more. 1 co-sponsor.