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SB 213

RELATING TO CHILDREN.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Samantha DeCorte and 2 co-sponsors

Hawaii SB 213 addresses unspecified child-related policies; referred to three committees but stalled before 2025 session completion, carrying over to 2026.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 213

Legislative bill overview

SB 213 is a Hawaii bill relating to children that was introduced in the 2025 legislative session but lacks publicly available detailed text showing its specific provisions. The bill has been referred to the Health and Human Services (HHS) committee and the Judiciary and Civil Law (JDC) and Ways and Means (WAM) committees, suggesting it addresses substantive policy areas affecting minors. The bill was carried over to the 2026 regular session, indicating it did not advance to completion in the 2025 session.

Why is this important

Bills categorized broadly as "relating to children" typically address critical areas such as education, child welfare, healthcare access, protection from abuse, or custody rights—all of which directly affect Hawaii's youth population. The committee assignments suggest this particular bill may involve legal frameworks, funding mechanisms, or health/welfare services for minors. Without the specific text available, the concrete real-world impact cannot be assessed.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of transparency: The bill's specific provisions are not publicly detailed in available sources, making it difficult for constituents to evaluate its merits or risks
  • Broad jurisdiction: Referral to multiple committees (HHS, JDC, WAM) suggests overlapping policy domains that may create compromise negotiations
  • Legislative stalling: Carryover to 2026 indicates the bill faced obstacles or lower prioritization in the 2025 session

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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