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HB 1080

RELATING TO FAMILY RESILIENCE PILOT PROGRAM.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

HB 1080 creates a Hawaii family resilience pilot program to test interventions supporting family stability and economic security through targeted social services.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1080

Legislative bill overview

HB 1080 establishes a Family Resilience Pilot Program in Hawaii, though the bill's specific provisions are not detailed in the available action summary. Based on the title and legislative process, it appears designed to test targeted interventions supporting family stability and well-being through a pilot initiative. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Social Services and Housing (HSH) and Finance Committee (FIN), indicating it involves social services funding and implementation.

Why is this important

Pilot programs allow states to test policy approaches on a limited scale before broader implementation, potentially reducing fiscal risk while generating evidence on effectiveness. Hawaii's focus on family resilience addresses underlying factors affecting housing stability, child welfare, economic security, and social outcomes—issues with measurable costs to the state's social safety net and economy.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding and fiscal impact – The Finance Committee referral suggests budgetary concerns; pilot costs, scale, and funding sources remain unclear from available information
  • Program scope and eligibility – Questions likely exist about which families qualify, which services are included, and whether the pilot serves specific geographic areas or populations
  • Evaluation metrics and outcomes – Defining success criteria and data collection methods for assessing whether the pilot justifies broader rollout or continued funding

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

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