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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes within the Office of Veterans' Services a mental health coordinator position at Tripler Army Medical Center. Provides that the mental health coordinator is appointed by and reports directly to the Director of the Office of Veterans' Services. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill establishes a full-time mental health coordinator position within the Office of Veterans' Services, located at Tripler Army Medical Center, a major military medical facility. This coordinator, appointed by and reporting to the Director of the Office of Veterans' Services, will be responsible for coordinating mental and behavioral health services for veterans statewide, including facilitating screenings and referrals, coordinating care with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, state programs, and contracted providers, supporting continuity of care during transitions, assisting staff with trauma-informed practices and crisis response, and serving as a point of contact for veterans and their families regarding mental health services. The bill also appropriates funds for this position and sets an effective date of July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1913&year=2026 |
| Committee Report HB1913_HD1_HSCR551-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1913_HD1_HSCR551-26_.pdf |
| HB1913_HD1_TESTIMONY_HLT_02-18-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1913_HD1_TESTIMONY_HLT_02-18-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1913_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1913_HD1_HSCR44-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1913_HD1_HSCR44-26_.pdf |
| HB1913_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-04-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1913_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-04-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1913_.HTM |
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