Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 842: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 842 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII. Primary sponsor: Andrew Garrett (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Kanani Souza (Republican). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish additional permanent mental health practitioner positions within the Division of Student Success' Counseling and Student Development Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Garrett | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 22 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Reported from HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 406) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Muraoka, Pierick voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran, Ward excused (2).
- The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Amato, Kapela, Kila, La Chica, Olds, Sayama, Woodson, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Evslin, Muraoka.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by HED on Friday, 02-07-25 2:00PM in University of Hawaii at Manoa, Bachman Hall, Board of Regents Conference Room 106, 2444 Dole Street VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to HED, FIN, referral sheet 3
- Pending introduction.