Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 238: RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE.

In committee Last action December 8, 2025: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Plain-language summary

HB 238 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EARLY CHILD CARE. Primary sponsor: Lisa Marten (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), HOLT, Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lisa Marten (Democratic); Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); HOLT; Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic); and 14 more.