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SB 2385

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 28, 2026.

HEMA; Disaster Services; Disability-Related Planning; Disability Integration Specialist and Programming; Appropriation.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-2385
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee PSM/HHS, WAM/JDC
Senate in_committee 2026-01-28
Public Safety Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Amends the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency's functions to include ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and related federal and state disability access laws by integrating the needs of individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs into emergency planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. Appropriates funds to establish a Disability Integration Specialist and for programming support for disability community projects.

Sponsor
Brandon J.C. Elefante
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-28 Status in_committee
2026-01-28 Latest Action Referred to PSM/HHS, WAM/JDC.
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