HB 2393

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 2, 2026.

Occupational Licensure; Task Force; Report; Appropriation.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-2393
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee LAB, CPC, FIN
House in_committee 2026-02-02
Business / Commerce Labor / Employment Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Establishes an occupational licensing task force to identify the ways in which state regulation of occupational licensure may be reformed to lessen the barrier of entry to fields of gainful employment while ensuring consumers remain protected. Imposes a reporting requirement. Appropriates funds.

Sponsor
Diamond Garcia
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-02 Status in_committee
2026-02-02 Latest Action Referred to LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 6
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