Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 474: RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 474 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS. Primary sponsor: Brandon Elefante (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Lorraine Inouye (Democratic), KIDANI. It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires clinical psychologists employed by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to obtain licensure within five years from the date of employment. Sunsets on 7/1/2030. Effective 7/1/2077. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elefante | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 16 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Lorraine Inouye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 76) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.
- The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Elefante, Wakai, Fukunaga, Rhoads, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 01-27-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to PSM, CPN.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.