Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 2564
RELATING TO ADOPTIONS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- KOUCHI (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Adds the requirement that a written consent to adoption be notarized.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 Senate | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 28, 2026 · Senate
Referred to HHS, JDC. - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-04-26 1:01PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. - Feb 4, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. - Feb 17, 2026 · Senate
Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2300) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC. - Feb 17, 2026 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.