Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2222: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2222 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH. Primary sponsor: Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to EDU, JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Department of Education to identify as an excused absence any absence due to the student's mental or behavioral health. Limits the number of excused absences due to mental or behavioral health that a student may take per academic year. Exempts an absence due to the student's mental or behavioral health from the enforcement of penalties relating to compulsory school attendance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| 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
- Referred to EDU, JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.