SB 798

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: failed. Latest action: January 29, 2025.

AG; DHS; CWS; Oversight Commission; Reports; Appropriations.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-798
Session 2026
Status failed
Committee HHS, WAM/JDC
Senate failed 2025-01-29
Family / Children Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Establishes a Child Welfare Services Branch (CWS) Oversight Commission within the Department of the Attorney General to review and assess case management procedures, training, staffing levels and other support given to CWS and address issues identified in the 2024 Auditor's Report on CWS and make recommendations on actions to reduce child harm and death and for legislation, funding, and other needs for CWS to support the goals of the Commission. Requires annual status reports to the Legislature. Dissolves the Commission on 6/30/2028. Appropriates funds.

Sponsor
Karl Rhoads
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-01-29 Status failed
2025-01-29 Latest Action The committee on HHS deferred the measure.
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