Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1559: RELATING TO EDUCATION.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1559 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 20, 2026): The committee on EDU deferred the measure.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits a student from using a telecommunication device on school grounds during the instructional day, with certain exceptions. Requires a confiscated telecommunication device to be released only to the student's parent or legal guardian, who has three months to retrieve the device before it is subject to forfeiture. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 13
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee on EDU deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-20-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 244).
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to EDU, JDC.
- Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Cochran, Iwamoto, Shimizu voting no (3) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.
- Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1140-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
- The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Kahaloa, Takayama, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Cochran, Shimizu; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Belatti, Hashem, Sayama.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Thursday, 03-05-26 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 695-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).
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