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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Integrates the needs of individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs into emergency planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation activities. Establishes a Disability Integration Specialist position, to be located in the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, who shall provide programming support for disability community projects that promote accessibility, inclusion, and equity in disaster management. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill aims to integrate the needs of individuals with disabilities and those with access and functional needs into all aspects of disaster management in Hawaii, including planning, preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation. It establishes a new position called a Disability Integration Specialist within the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency (HEMA) to support projects that promote accessibility, inclusion, and equity in disaster situations. The bill also appropriates funds for this specialist position and for community projects that will enhance disaster resilience for people with disabilities, addressing issues like accessible shelters, communication, and evacuation procedures, and ensuring compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and related laws.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (19)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Elle Cochran (D)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (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)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Last Action
House Finance Hearing (10:00:00 2/27/2026 Conference Room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE) (on 02/27/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2443&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2443_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2443_HD1_HSCR190-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2443_HD1_HSCR190-26_.pdf |
| HB2443_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2443_TESTIMONY_PBS_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2443_.HTM |
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