Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 3242: RELATING TO ENCAMPMENTS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 3242 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ENCAMPMENTS. Primary sponsor: Samantha DeCorte (Republican), Brenton Awa (Republican), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 2, 2026): Referred to HHS/EDU/PSM, JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the erection, placement, construction, or maintenance of an encampment within one hundred feet from the property line of a pre-K-12 public or private school or school facility on public or private property.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samantha DeCorte | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 22 |
| Brenton Awa | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| 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/EDU/PSM, JDC.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.