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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 2466: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

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 2466 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 27, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Joe Gedeon (Republican), David Alcos (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Garner Shimizu (Republican). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to EDN, JHA, 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.

Requires the department of education to prohibit electronic telecommunication device usage during the instructional day and implement a social media and artificial intelligence literacy education campaign. Creates exemptions for students requiring accommodations, emergency situations, and teacher authorizations. Requires the department of education to submit a report three years after the initial effective date, and then every five years thereafter.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 7

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Joe GedeonPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse18
David AlcosPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse41
Diamond GarciaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse42
Kirstin KahaloaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
Sue Lee LoyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse2
Lauren MatsumotoPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse38
Chris MuraokaPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse45
Elijah PierickPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse39
Mahina PoepoePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse13
Garner ShimizuPrimary sponsorRepublicanHouse32
Darius KilaCo-sponsorDemocraticHouse44

“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. Referred to EDN, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 6
  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.
  3. Pending introduction.

Sources

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