Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 640: RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE.

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

Plain-language summary

HB 640 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE. Primary sponsor: Lisa Marten (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), HOLT, Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Lisa Marten (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); HOLT; and 10 more.