Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2612: RELATING TO MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION IN SCHOOLS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2612 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION IN SCHOOLS. Primary sponsor: KIDANI, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 19, 2026): Reported from EDU/HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2474) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Clarifies that the Department of Education and its employees and agents shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability arising from assisting students with the administration of medication under certain circumstances.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Tim Richards | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Carol Fukunaga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
| Lorraine Inouye | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| 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
- Reported from EDU/HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2474) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.
- The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in EDU were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Hashimoto, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.
- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on EDU/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-11-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to EDU/HHS, JDC.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.