Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2498: RELATING TO CARE HOMES.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2498 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CARE HOMES. Primary sponsor: Cory Chun (Democratic), Daisy Hartsfield (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (June 26, 2026): Act 146, 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1247).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires and appropriates funds for the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to establish a Central and Leeward Oahu Care Home Community Resilience Pilot Program to assist eligible care home facilities to implement structural and operational resilience improvements. Requires a report to the Legislature. Sunsets on 6/30/2029. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Daisy Hartsfield | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 36 |
| 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 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 146, 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1247).
- Act 146, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1247).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Transmitted to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 3:30 PM; Conference Room 016.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 4:30 PM; Conference Room 016.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:10 PM; Conference Room 016.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 5:40 PM; Conference Room 016.
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Belatti, Morikawa, Olds, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Marten.
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