Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1976: RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1976 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO DEMENTIA. Primary sponsor: Cory Chun (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Daisy Hartsfield (Democratic), Mark Hashem (Democratic), Linda Ichiyama (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), LEE, M., Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (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), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic), Kyle Yamashita (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 329.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, fire chiefs, Law Enforcement Standards Board, and Department of Health to make available at least one hour of dementia‑specific training for first responders, including law enforcement officers, fire first responders, and emergency medical services personnel. Requires the Executive Office on Aging to take certain steps when reviewing and recommending dementia-specific training curricula. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 30 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Daisy Hartsfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Mark Hashem | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 19 |
| Linda Ichiyama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 31 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| 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 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Kyle Yamashita | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 5:30PM in Conference Room 329.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 3:45PM in conference room 329.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 4:00PM in conference room 329.
- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 04-28-26 3:45PM in conference room 329.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 725).
- Senate Conferees Appointed: McKelvey Chair; Fukunaga, Moriwaki Co-Chairs.
- House Conferees Appointed: Takayama, Belatti, Keohokapu-Lee Loy Co-Chairs; Garcia.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
- Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599).
- House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
- Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 542) in amended form (SD 1).
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