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SB 851

RELATING TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dru Kanuha

Hawaii's SB 851 on emergency response passed first reading but was deferred by the HHS committee and carried over to 2026 without advancing further in the 2025 session.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 851

Legislative bill overview

SB 851 is a Hawaii bill relating to emergency response that was introduced by Senator Dru Kanuha. The measure passed first reading in January 2025 but was subsequently deferred by the Health and Human Services (HHS) committee and carried over to the 2026 legislative session without being enacted.

Why is this important

Emergency response legislation can affect how Hawaii coordinates disaster management, public health crises, and other urgent situations that impact public safety and resource allocation. The deferral and carryover suggest either the need for further refinement or competing legislative priorities.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of available bill details: The specific provisions of SB 851 are not provided in the legislative history, making it unclear what changes to emergency response procedures are proposed
  • Committee deferral without explanation: The HHS committee's decision to defer the measure raises questions about whether there were unresolved concerns, insufficient stakeholder input, or technical issues requiring revision
  • Multi-session timeline: Carrying the bill to 2026 suggests it may not have been a priority or that significant revisions are needed before reconsideration

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

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