Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1401: RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1401 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE CHILD PROTECTIVE ACT. Primary sponsor: Diamond Garcia (Republican). 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.
Provides that investigative powers of the Department of Human Services under the Child Protective Act include interviews of adults living in the family home and the alleged perpetrator in the; Requires DHS to record and save adult interviews conducted as part of an investigation of a report of harm, threatened harm, or imminent harm to a child and to include recorded adult interviews in any filed petition for removal.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
“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, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.