Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2080: RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
Passed one chamber Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2080 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT. Primary sponsor: Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), KIDANI, Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Implementation effective January 1, 2028. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Pass First Reading
- Referred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 17
- Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Hashimoto, McKelvey. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
- Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 162) in amended form (SD 1).
- Reported from WAM/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2907) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
- One Day Notice 03-10-26.
- The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on WAM/JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 10:35AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
- Reported from HHS/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2556) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
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