Eliminates joint and several liability for child welfare service organizations by limiting liability to each organization's percentage share of damages. (SD1)
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Introduced
2Passed Senate
3Passed House
4To Governor
5Became Law
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History
2026
Feb 20Reported from HHS/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2632) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.Latest
Feb 20Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.Minor
Feb 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, Kanuha, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Fevella ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.Minor
Vote recorded The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
Vote recorded The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
Feb 18The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.Minor
Feb 17The committee(s) on HHS/CPN deferred the measure until 02-18-26 10:06AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.Minor
Feb 13The committee(s) on HHS/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-17-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.