Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2111: RELATING TO LICENSURE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2111 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO LICENSURE. Primary sponsor: Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): The committee on HHS deferred the measure.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, psychologists, and clinical social workers to complete courses related to domestic violence for licensure and renewals.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Glenn Wakai | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
“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 on HHS deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-02-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to HHS, CPN.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.