HB 1853HawaiiProcess complete

Hawaii would create a statewide dementia care network

Starting July 1, 2026, the measure would have Hawaii’s Executive Office on Aging coordinate dementia specialists, memory clinics, referrals, and caregiver support.

What it does

The Executive Office on Aging would run a statewide network linking dementia specialists, memory clinics, referrals, provider training, public education, and care data.

The measure would use state general revenues for staff, technology, outreach, and memory-clinic partnerships, but the proposed dollar amounts are blank.

Argument forA statewide referral network and care coordination could help people with dementia and caregivers find services in one place.

Argument againstBecause the proposed funding amounts are blank, the program’s staffing and services might not be fully implemented.

More detail

The Executive Office on Aging would establish and run the Hanai Memory Network Program. The program would serve people with dementia or cognitive impairment and their caregivers through dementia care specialists, memory clinics, referrals, education, and related support. The program would establish dementia care specialists and one or more memory clinics. It would connect specialists, clinics, and other services; maintain a statewide referral directory; train participating providers; operate a public website; and securely maintain program data. The Executive Office on Aging could contract with health care providers, health systems, and community organizations. The office would report each year on screenings, diagnoses, care plans, satisfaction data, and proposed legislation. The program would take effect on July 1, 2026.

The measure would direct state general revenues to establish and operate the Hanai Memory Network Program. The proposed funding would support program staff, equipment, technology, public education, data systems, and agreements with health care providers and health systems. The proposed amount is blank in the supplied text, so the funding level cannot be determined. The listed positions are one full-time program manager and one full-time dementia care specialist. The Executive Office on Aging would spend the money only for the purposes of the measure. The proposed funding applies to fiscal year 2026–2027, beginning July 1, 2026.

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IntroducedJan 23
Passed HouseMar 5
Passed SenateApr 10
To Governor
Became LawJul 14

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jul 14Act 245, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347).Latest
2. Jul 14Act 245, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347).Became Law
3. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).Minor
4. May 7Transmitted to Governor.
5. May 6Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1. Result: pass.Lower
6. May 6Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.Major
7. May 6Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).Minor
8. May 1The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Marten, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
9. May 1The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
10. May 1Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 155-26) as amended in (CD 1).
11. May 1Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
12. May 1Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 155-26).
13. May 148 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
14. Apr 30Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 4:45PM; Conference Room 329.
15. Apr 28Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 3:15PM in conference room 329.
16. Apr 24Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 04-28-26 3:15PM in conference room 329.
17. Apr 23Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 725).Minor
18. Apr 23House Conferees Appointed: Takayama, Marten, Keohokapu-Lee Loy Co-Chairs; Alcos.
19. Apr 23Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 817).Minor
20. Apr 22Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Kanuha Co-Chair; Fevella.
21. Apr 16Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599).Minor
22. Apr 14House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).Minor
23. Apr 10Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
24. Apr 10Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 534) in amended form (SD 1).
25. Apr 9Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3635) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
26. Apr 9One Day Notice 04-10-26.
27. Apr 7The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C..Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Upper
28. Apr 2The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
29. Mar 25Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3167) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
30. Mar 25Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Minor
31. Mar 18The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
32. Mar 13The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-26 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
33. Mar 10Referred to HHS, WAM.Minor
34. Mar 6Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 55).Minor
35. Mar 6Passed First Reading.Minor
36. Mar 5Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 849-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
37. Mar 5Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
38. Feb 27The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Lee, M..Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Lower
39. Feb 24Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Friday, 02-27-26 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
40. Feb 18Reported from HLT/HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 342-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN. Result: pass.Lower
41. Feb 18Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).Minor
42. Feb 6The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Hartsfield, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
  - Vote recorded The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
43. Feb 6The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Amato, Hartsfield, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
44. Feb 3Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT/HSH on Friday, 02-06-26 9:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
45. Jan 26Introduced and Pass First Reading.Minor
46. Jan 26Referred to HLT/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 2Minor
47. Jan 23Pending introduction.Introduced

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HB 1853HawaiiProcess complete

Hawaii would create a statewide dementia care network

Starting July 1, 2026, the measure would have Hawaii’s Executive Office on Aging coordinate dementia specialists, memory clinics, referrals, and caregiver support.

What it does

The Executive Office on Aging would run a statewide network linking dementia specialists, memory clinics, referrals, provider training, public education, and care data.

The measure would use state general revenues for staff, technology, outreach, and memory-clinic partnerships, but the proposed dollar amounts are blank.

Argument forA statewide referral network and care coordination could help people with dementia and caregivers find services in one place.

Argument againstBecause the proposed funding amounts are blank, the program’s staffing and services might not be fully implemented.

More detail

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Where it stands

IntroducedJan 23
Passed HouseMar 5
Passed SenateApr 10
To Governor
Became LawJul 14

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jul 14Act 245, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347).Latest
2. Jul 14Act 245, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1347).Became Law
3. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).Minor
4. May 7Transmitted to Governor.
5. May 6Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1. Result: pass.Lower
6. May 6Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.Major
7. May 6Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).Minor
8. May 1The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Marten, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
9. May 1The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Minor
10. May 1Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 155-26) as amended in (CD 1).
11. May 1Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
12. May 1Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 155-26).
13. May 148 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
14. Apr 30Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 05-01-26 4:45PM; Conference Room 329.
15. Apr 28Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 3:15PM in conference room 329.
16. Apr 24Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Tuesday, 04-28-26 3:15PM in conference room 329.
17. Apr 23Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 725).Minor
18. Apr 23House Conferees Appointed: Takayama, Marten, Keohokapu-Lee Loy Co-Chairs; Alcos.
19. Apr 23Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 817).Minor
20. Apr 22Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Kanuha Co-Chair; Fevella.
21. Apr 16Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599).Minor
22. Apr 14House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).Minor
23. Apr 10Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
24. Apr 10Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 534) in amended form (SD 1).
25. Apr 9Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3635) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
26. Apr 9One Day Notice 04-10-26.
27. Apr 7The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C..Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Upper
28. Apr 2The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
29. Mar 25Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3167) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
30. Mar 25Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Minor
31. Mar 18The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
32. Mar 13The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-26 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
33. Mar 10Referred to HHS, WAM.Minor
34. Mar 6Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 55).Minor
35. Mar 6Passed First Reading.Minor
36. Mar 5Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 849-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
37. Mar 5Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
38. Feb 27The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Lee, M..Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Lower
39. Feb 24Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Friday, 02-27-26 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
40. Feb 18Reported from HLT/HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 342-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN. Result: pass.Lower
41. Feb 18Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).Minor
42. Feb 6The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Hartsfield, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
  - Vote recorded The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
43. Feb 6The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Amato, Hartsfield, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
44. Feb 3Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT/HSH on Friday, 02-06-26 9:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
45. Jan 26Introduced and Pass First Reading.Minor
46. Jan 26Referred to HLT/HSH, FIN, referral sheet 2Minor
47. Jan 23Pending introduction.Introduced

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