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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires students of the University of Hawaii, including transfer students, to complete training on federal laws and University policies regarding sexual misconduct prior to the completion of initial registration into the university of Hawaii system. Amends the frequency that training and programming regarding sexual misconduct is provided to university of Hawaii students and employees.
AI Summary
This bill requires all University of Hawaii students, including those transferring in, to complete training on federal laws and university policies regarding sexual misconduct before they can finalize their initial registration into the university system, aiming to enhance campus safety and accountability. It also modifies how often this sexual misconduct training and related programming is provided to both students and employees of the University of Hawaii, with changes to the frequency of employee training and student programming to occur every two years instead of annually. The bill also clarifies definitions related to sexual misconduct and emphasizes the university's role in ensuring students are protected from such incidents.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (19)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Andrew Garrett (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
Shirley Ann Templo (D)*,
Justin Woodson (D)*,
Last Action
The committee(s) on HED recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 02/06/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2441&year=2026 |
| HB2441_TESTIMONY_HED_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2441_TESTIMONY_HED_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2441_.HTM |
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