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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1640: RELATING TO FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION.

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 1640 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 20, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FINANCIAL EXPLOITATION. Primary sponsor: Della Belatti (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

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Official summary

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

Requires financial institutions to establish policies for identifying financial exploitation and the training of employees. Establishes procedures for reporting suspected financial exploitation. Requires financial institutions to delay transactions, and allows freezes on assets, when there is suspected financial exploitation. Provides immunity from liability for financial institutions for any action, determination, omission, or practice related to this Act.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 15

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Della BelattiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse26
Ikaika HusseyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse29
Greggor IlaganPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Lisa KitagawaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse48
LEEPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
M.Primary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Lisa MartenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Ikaika OldsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Jackson SayamaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse21
Gregg TakayamaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
Adrian TamPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse24
David TarnasPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8
Amy PerrusoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Mahina PoepoePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse13
Scot MatayoshiPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse49
Terez AmatoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11

“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. The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
  2. Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Thursday, 02-05-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
  3. Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 1
  4. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  5. Prefiled.

Sources

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