Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: Judiciary; Family Court; Child Custody Evaluators; Licensed Mental Health Counselors
Allows licensed mental health counselors to be appointed as child custody evaluators. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-03-24 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-03-24 | Latest Action | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2). |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 1565 HD2 SD1 | Keiki Caucus; Judiciary; Child Welfare System; Legal Services for Youth; Working Group; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1645 HD3 SD1 | DHS; Nonprofit Child Welfare Service Organizations; Child Welfare Services; Liability; Indemnification; Additional Insured; Trial; Bond | in_committee |
| HB 1872 HD1 SD1 | UH; Early Learning Apprenticeship Grant Program; Child Care; Early Learning Opportunities; Reports; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 2009 HD2 SD1 | Department of Human Services; State Council on Developmental Disabilities; Disability and Caregiver Support Working Group; Report; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 2096 HD2 SD1 | Judiciary Package; Family Courts; Child Protective Proceedings; Aggravated Circumstances Hearings | in_committee |
| HB 2455 HD2 SD1 | Employment Practices; Administrative Leave of Absence; Workplace Violence | in_committee |
| HB 2469 HD1 SD1 | Legislature; LRB; Regular Session Review Working Group; Regular Sessions; Length; Year-Round; Technical Advisory Committee; Reports; Appropriations | in_committee |
| HB 2544 HD1 SD1 | DLNR; Bureau of Conveyances; Land Court; Transaction Fees | in_committee |