Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2269: RELATING TO DEMENTIA.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2269 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO DEMENTIA. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Mike Gabbard (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Lorraine Inouye (Democratic), Dru Kanuha (Democratic), KIDANI, Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to HHS, WAM.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes the Hanai Memory Network Program within the Executive Office on Aging to create a network of dementia care specialists and support systems to assist individuals with dementia and their caregivers. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Mike Gabbard | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Lorraine Inouye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| 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 HHS, WAM.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.