Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2576: RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 2576 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO BACKGROUND CHECKS. Primary sponsor: Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Daisy Hartsfield (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 26, 2026): Act 042, 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1142).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Clarifies and streamlines background check requirements for healthcare facility applicants, operators, and direct patient access employees. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jenna Takenouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| 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 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“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 042, 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1142).
- Act 042, on 05/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1142).
- 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).
- The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Rhoads, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Tarnas, Keohokapu-Lee Loy; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 77-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 77-26).
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