Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2385: RELATING TO DISASTER SERVICES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2385 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO DISASTER SERVICES. Primary sponsor: Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Lorraine Inouye (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 28, 2026): Referred to PSM/HHS, WAM/JDC.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Amends the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency's functions to include ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related federal and state disability access laws by integrating the needs of individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs into emergency planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. Appropriates funds to establish a Disability Integration Specialist and for programming support for disability community projects.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lorraine Inouye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
“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 PSM/HHS, WAM/JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.