SB 3272

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 18, 2026.

DHS; OWR; Child Welfare System; Diversion and Intervention; Pilot Program; Report; Appropriation.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-3272
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee HHS, WAM
Senate in_committee 2026-02-18
Family / Children Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Requires the Department of Human Services, in collaboration with the Office of Wellness and Resilience, to design a 4-year Child Welfare System Diversion and Intervention Pilot Program to support families and children involved or at risk of involvement or reinvolvement with child welfare services. Specifies that the Department of Human Services shall implement and administer the pilot program. Allows the Department to contract with public and private entities to provide necessary services. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys.

Sponsor
Joy A. San Buenaventura
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-18 Status in_committee
2026-02-18 Latest Action Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM.
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