Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1801: RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1801 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES. Primary sponsor: Lisa Marten (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Mark Hashem (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), LEE, M., Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Jackson Sayama (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (July 7, 2026): Act 194, 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1296).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more organizations specializing in domestic violence to provide training and consultation virtually or in-person to staff in Child Welfare Services Branch offices statewide. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Mark Hashem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Jackson Sayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 194, 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1296).
- Act 194, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1296).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Transmitted to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Hartsfield, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Olds.
- The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 119-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 119-26).
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