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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
By 1/1/2028, requires the Department of Human Services, upon obtaining a federal waiver, to establish a pre-release Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) application process for inmates nearing release. Allows all individuals convicted of an offense involving the possession, use, or distribution of a controlled substance to apply for SNAP benefits, regardless of treatment status. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Human Services to establish a pre-release application process for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides food assistance, for inmates nearing release from correctional facilities, aiming to have this system in place by January 1, 2028, after obtaining federal approval. Additionally, it removes the requirement for individuals convicted of drug-related felonies to be in or have completed a treatment program to be eligible for SNAP benefits, allowing anyone convicted of an offense involving controlled substances to apply for assistance regardless of their treatment status.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (12)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Last Action
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1518&year=2026 |
| HB1518_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-26-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1518_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-26-26_.PDF |
| Committee Report HB1518_HD1_HSCR534-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1518_HD1_HSCR534-26_.pdf |
| HB1518_HD1_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-13-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1518_HD1_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-13-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1518_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1518_HD1_HSCR63-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1518_HD1_HSCR63-26_.pdf |
| HB1518_TESTIMONY_HSH_02-03-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1518_TESTIMONY_HSH_02-03-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1518_.HTM |
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