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SB 2264

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 26, 2026.

Office of the Child Advocate; Establishment; Office of the Ombudsman; Child Welfare; Juvenile Justice; Oversight; Investigation; Reports; Positions; Appropriation.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-2264
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee GVO/HHS, WAM/JDC
Senate in_committee 2026-01-26
Family / Children Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Establishes an independent Office of the Child Advocate within the Office of the Ombudsman to oversee and evaluate the delivery of services to children and their families by various state agencies and entities, receive and investigate complaints, and make recommendations for improvement. Requires annual reports to the Governor, Legislature, and public. Appropriates funds.

Sponsor
Stanley Chang
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-26 Status in_committee
2026-01-26 Latest Action Referred to GVO/HHS, WAM/JDC.
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