HawaiiSB 5952025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate

RELATING TO POWERS OF ATTORNEY.

Sponsored By: Sharon Y. Moriwaki (Democratic)

In Committee

Summary

Establishes additional requirements to revoke or make changes relating to agents under powers of attorney of principals diagnosed with cognitive deficits. Requires submittals to the Adult Protective and Community Service Branch of the Department of Human Services. Requires the Branch to issue a notice of receipt to the principal and any person initiating the change. Establishes a mandatory waiting period before any proposed change takes effect. Establishes an expedited process for a court order granting an emergency change to a power of attorney.

DHSAdult Protective and Community Services BranchCourtsPower of AttorneyCognitive DeficitRevocationChange of AgentInvestigationRemediesPenaltiesHHS, JDC

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Sharon Y. Moriwaki

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Stanley Chang

    Democratic • Senate

  • Troy N. Hashimoto

    Democratic • Senate

  • Angus L.K. McKelvey

    Democratic • Senate

  • Joy A. San Buenaventura

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. The committee on HHS deferred the measure.

    1/28/2026Senate
  2. The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-26 1:30PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

    1/23/2026Senate
  3. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

    12/8/2025
  4. Referred to HHS, JDC.

    1/23/2025Senate
  5. Introduced.

    1/17/2025Senate
  6. Passed First Reading.

    1/17/2025Senate

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