Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2238: RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2238 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO VOTER REGISTRATION. Primary sponsor: Stanley Chang (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Re-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.
Makes an application for voter registration part of the enrollment application or course registration process for Department of Education high schools. Requires eligible student applicants to be given the choice to be registered to vote. Requires updating of names and addresses of eligible student applicants who are already registered to vote unless the applicant declines. Requires the sharing of certain information among the counties, Department of Education, election personnel, and online voter registration system.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- Re-Referred to EDU, JDC.
- Referred to EDU, JDC/WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.