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HawaiiSB 20802025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate
RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.
Sponsored By: Dru Mamo Kanuha (Democratic)
Failed
Summary
Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to regulate the practice of telepsychology and temporary in-person, face-to-face practice of psychology by psychologists across state boundaries in the performance of their psychological practice. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to adopt rules to implement and administer the Compact. Implementation effective January 1, 2028. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)
DCCAPsychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT)AdoptionRulesHLT, CPC, JHA
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Dru Mamo Kanuha
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Stanley Chang
Democratic • Senate
Michelle N. Kidani
Democratic • Senate
Rachele Lamosao
Democratic • Senate
SAN BUENAVENTURA
Affiliation unavailable
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/10/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 24 • No: 1
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The...
Yes: 13 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/4/2026
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The...
Yes: 4 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/6/2026
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/6/2026
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/18/2026HousePass First Reading
3/12/2026HouseReferred to HLT, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HouseBill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/12/2026HouseReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Hashimoto, McKelvey. Noes, 1 (Senator(s) Awa). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/10/2026SenateReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 162) in amended form (SD 1).
3/10/2026HouseReported from WAM/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2907) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
3/6/2026SenateOne Day Notice 03-10-26.
3/6/2026SenateThe committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in JDC were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
3/4/2026SenateThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
3/4/2026SenateThe committee(s) on WAM/JDC will hold a public decision making on 03-04-26 10:35AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
3/2/2026SenateReported from HHS/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2556) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC.
2/20/2026SenateReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC.
2/20/2026SenateThe committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Kanuha, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) McKelvey ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
2/6/2026SenateThe committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) McKelvey ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
2/6/2026SenateThe committee(s) on HHS/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2/2/2026SenateReferred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.
1/22/2026SenateIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/21/2026SenatePending Introduction.
1/14/2026Senate
Bill Text
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SB2080_SD1
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