Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1997: RELATING TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES.

In committee Last action February 20, 2026: Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 604-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to JHA.

Plain-language summary

HB 1997 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. Primary sponsor: Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 604-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to JHA.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Sue Lee Loy (Democratic); Lisa Marten (Democratic); and 2 more.