Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2427: RELATING TO UNACCOMPANIED HOMELESS YOUTH.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2427 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO UNACCOMPANIED HOMELESS YOUTH. Primary sponsor: Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic), Justin Woodson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 416).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Entitles unaccompanied homeless youth, including runaway youth, with the rights, as provided by the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act of 1987, to immediate enrollment in school, full participation in school activities, and access to comparable school and educational services provided to other students. Establishes a student-centered, safety-first protocol for unaccompanied homeless youth enrolling in or attending school. Permits unaccompanied homeless youth to provisionally enroll in school without providing immunization records. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 24 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lisa Kitagawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| 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 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| 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 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Justin Woodson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 416).
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to EDU/HHS, WAM.
- Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 3 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1039-26) as amended in HD 3, recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
- The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 03-03-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 606-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN.
- Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).
- The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Amato, Hartsfield.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by HSH on Tuesday, 02-17-26 9:30AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
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