Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2009: RELATING TO FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT.

Passed one chamber Last action March 30, 2026: Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3328) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Plain-language summary

HB 2009 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT. Primary sponsor: Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Daisy Hartsfield (Democratic), Mark Hashem (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 30, 2026): Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3328) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Matthias Kusch (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); and 16 more.