Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2898: RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE 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 2898 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CHILD WELFARE SERVICES. Primary sponsor: Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic). It lists 4 additional sponsors. 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.
Appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more organizations specializing in domestic violence to provide training and on-site staff in Child Welfare Services Branch offices to support all aspects of screening for and addressing domestic violence within a case.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Brandon Elefante | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Mike Gabbard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| Tim Richards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“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.