Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1229: RELATING TO FOSTER CARE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1229 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FOSTER CARE. Primary sponsor: Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican), Chris Todd (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the Department of Human Services from using any social security income payments, including supplemental income payments it receives on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department to cover the cost of foster care services. Requires the Department of Human Services to deposit all social security income payments received on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department into a savings account that shall be made accessible to the child when the child leaves foster care custody.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Chris Muraoka | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.