SB 2678 SD1

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 20, 2026.

Keiki Caucus; Judiciary; Child Welfare System; Legal Services for Youth; Working Group; Appropriation.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-2678
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee JDC, WAM
Senate in_committee 2026-02-20
Family / Children Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Establishes a working group within the Judiciary to improve family court processes, including access to legal representation for youth in the child welfare system. Appropriates funds. (SD1)

Sponsor
Karl Rhoads
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-20 Status in_committee
2026-02-20 Latest Action Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
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