Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2340: RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2340 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES. Primary sponsor: Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 7, 2026): Act 199, 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Clarifies that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who meet an intermediate care facility or nursing facility level of care shall not be denied residency in a certified community care foster family home solely because of their disability or enrollment in a specific Medicaid waiver program. Requires the Department of Health to provide technical assistance and training to community care foster family homes. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Dru Kanuha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 199, 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301).
- Act 199, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1301).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 152-26).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 152-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
- The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Rhoads, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
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