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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the Department of Education to make available all public school outdoor facilities and grounds on Saturdays and Sundays for public and community use without the need for any license, permit, or deposit of fees, under certain conditions. Requires reports to the Legislature. Repeals on 6/30/2030.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Department of Education to make all public school outdoor facilities and grounds available for public and community use on Saturdays and Sundays, without requiring any licenses, permits, or fees, as long as these activities do not interfere with school operations or pre-existing reservations. Users will be required to acknowledge that they assume the risk of liability for any injuries or deaths that may occur. The bill also mandates that the Department of Education submit reports to the Legislature in 2028 and 2029 detailing the utilization of these facilities, any operational or safety issues, and recommendations for future access, with the entire program set to expire and the original laws to be reinstated on June 30, 2030.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (22)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Trish La Chica (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Nicole Lowen (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Sean Quinlan (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Garner Shimizu (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D),
Last Action
The committee(s) on EDN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 02/19/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1786&year=2026 |
| HB1786_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-19-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1786_TESTIMONY_EDN_02-19-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1786_.HTM |
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