Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2865: RELATING TO HEARING LOSS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2865 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HEARING LOSS. Primary sponsor: Sharon Moriwaki (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 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.
Requires the Department of Health to develop and publish a state plan on hearing loss. Requires reports to the Legislature prior to the 2027 and 2028 Regular Sessions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharon Moriwaki | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Les Ihara | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
“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.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.