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HawaiiSB 14422025–2026 Regular Session (Year 1)SenateWALLET
RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS.
Sponsored By: Ronald D. Kouchi (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Clarifies and updates the responsibilities of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to reflect the current mental health systems of care that address the mental health needs of children and adolescents in the State. (HD2)
DOHChild and Adolescent Mental Health DivisionChild and Adolescent Mental HealthServices PlanHLT/HSH, JHA
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Schools connect kids to mental health care
Hawaii’s health and education departments must agree on how schools connect children and teens with mental health care. The agreement covers referrals for evaluation and treatment, screening support, and training for school staff and parents. It also covers help for students with disabilities and ways to report unmet student needs.
More local mental health care for kids
The Department of Health must provide preventive, diagnostic, and treatment services as soon as reasonably possible after a child’s need is established. The law covers children from birth through age 17, but necessary services depend on available state or federal resources. A new health department division coordinates care, contracts with community providers, and develops specialized programs. Family guidance centers organize local services, or services in the closest county that can meet a child’s needs. The division also serves as the state Medicaid provider for intensive youth mental health services.
Hawaii plans child mental health services
The division must send a statewide child and adolescent mental health plan to the governor and legislature no later than 20 days before the 2027 regular session, and every five years after that. The plan must assess needs and resources, identify service gaps, and recommend ways to meet needs. Before submitting it, the Department of Health must hold at least one hearing in each county and three in the City and County of Honolulu. The plan must be open for public review and comment, and amendments require further public meetings.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Ronald D. Kouchi
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 4/16/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 23 • No: 0
House vote • 4/4/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 50 • No: 0
House vote • 3/25/2025
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 10 • No: 0
House vote • 3/21/2025
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA...
Yes: 46 • No: 0
House vote • 3/19/2025
The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 9 • No: 0
House vote • 3/19/2025
The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/27/2025
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/27/2025
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 13 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/5/2025
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act 178, 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1278).
6/6/2025SenateAct 178, on 06/06/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1278).
6/6/2025HousePassed Final Reading. Ayes, 23; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 2 (Senator(s) Fevella, Ihara).
4/16/2025SenateReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 806).
4/16/2025HouseEnrolled to Governor.
4/16/2025SenateReconsideration of action taken on 04-08-25 in disagreeing to the House amendments.
4/15/2025SenateSenate agrees with House amendments. Placed on the calendar for Final Reading on 04-16-25.
4/15/2025SenateOne Day Notice 04-16-25
4/15/2025SenateReceived notice of reconsideration and Senate agreement (Sen. Com. No. 786).
4/15/2025HouseReceived from House (Hse. Com. No. 612).
4/8/2025SenateSenate disagrees with House amendments.
4/8/2025SenateReceived notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 774).
4/8/2025HousePassed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
4/4/2025HouseReported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1779) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
4/2/2025HouseForty-eight (48) hours notice Friday, 04-04-25.
4/2/2025HouseThe committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Cochran, Hashem, Perruso, Takayama, Todd, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Kahaloa.
3/25/2025HouseReported from HLT/HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1426) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
3/21/2025HousePassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Garrett, Kapela, Kitagawa, Ward excused (5).
3/21/2025HouseBill scheduled to be heard by JHA on Tuesday, 03-25-25 2:00PM in House conference room 325 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/21/2025HouseThe committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Chun, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
3/19/2025HouseThe committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Amato, Chun, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
3/19/2025HouseBill scheduled to be heard by HLT/HSH on Wednesday, 03-19-25 9:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/14/2025HousePass First Reading
3/6/2025HouseReferred to HLT/HSH, JHA, referral sheet 19
3/6/2025HouseReport adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/4/2025Senate
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