Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 1229
RELATING TO FOSTER CARE.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- KUSCH (Democratic)
- OLDS (Democratic)
- PERRUSO (Democratic)
- POEPOE (Democratic)
- SOUZA (Republican)
- TODD (Democratic)
- LA CHICA (Democratic)
- AMATO (Democratic)
- IWAMOTO (Democratic)
- KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY (Democratic)
- KILA (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Prohibits the Department of Human Services from using any social security income payments, including supplemental income payments it receives on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department to cover the cost of foster care services. Requires the Department of Human Services to deposit all social security income payments received on behalf of a child under foster custody of the Department into a savings account that shall be made accessible to the child when the child leaves foster care custody.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 22, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 27, 2025 · House
Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 4 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.