Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2487: RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2487 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. Primary sponsor: Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Daisy Hartsfield (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Shirley Templo (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to 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.
Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities. Requires the Department to adopt rules.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 11
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Daisy Hartsfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“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 HSH, FIN, referral sheet 6
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.