Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2421: RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2421 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES. Primary sponsor: Daisy Hartsfield (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to HLT/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Changes the allowed absence by a primary caregiver at a community care foster family home to 48 hours in calendar week with no absence longer than 24 consecutive hours.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daisy Hartsfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to HLT/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.