Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 239: RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.

Passed one chamber Last action December 8, 2025: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Plain-language summary

HB 239 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE. Primary sponsor: Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Linda Ichiyama (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic); Lisa Marten (Democratic); Cory Chun (Democratic); Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); and 11 more.