Bill
SB 709
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
2026 Regular Session
Introduced by Henry Aquino and 9 co-sponsors
Hawaii SB 709 advances mental health policy through committee amendments, now awaiting 2026 session consideration after passing dual committee reviews.
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
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