Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 854: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES OF COMMITTED PERSONS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 854 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES OF COMMITTED PERSONS. Primary sponsor: Garner Shimizu (Republican), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Elijah Pierick (Republican), WARD. 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 $500,000, for each year of the fiscal biennium to the department of corrections and rehabilitation to procure a new software for electronic record keeping of medical records. Requires a report to the legislature.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Chris Muraoka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to PBS, FIN, referral sheet 3
- Pending introduction.