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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1197: RELATING TO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY.

In committee Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1197 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY. Primary sponsor: Elijah Pierick (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), WARD, Garner Shimizu (Republican), David Alcos (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Trish La Chica (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Authorizes the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to utilize student education partnerships to increase the amount of mental health care providers in correctional facilities across the State. Appropriates funds.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 6

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Elijah PierickPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse39
Julie Reyes OdaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse40
WARDPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Garner ShimizuPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse32
David AlcosPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse41
Diamond GarciaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse42
Trish La ChicaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse37
Lauren MatsumotoPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse38

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  2. The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
  3. The committee(s) on PBS recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-05-25 at 11:00AM.
  4. Bill scheduled for decision making on Wednesday, 02-05-25 11:00AM in conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  5. Bill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Friday, 01-31-25 10:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  6. Referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 4
  7. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  8. Pending introduction.

Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source