Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.
Status: failed. Latest action: January 28, 2026.
DHS; Adult Protective and Community Services Branch; Courts; Power of Attorney; Cognitive Deficit; Revocation; Change of Agent; Investigation; Remedies; Penalties.
Establishes additional requirements to revoke or make changes relating to agents under powers of attorney of principals diagnosed with cognitive deficits. Requires submittals to the Adult Protective and Community Service Branch of the Department of Human Services. Requires the Branch to issue a notice of receipt to the principal and any person initiating the change. Establishes a mandatory waiting period before any proposed change takes effect. Establishes an expedited process for a court order granting an emergency change to a power of attorney.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-01-28 | Status | failed |
| 2026-01-28 | Latest Action | The committee on HHS deferred the measure. |