Hawaii legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB1445: Relating to Education.
Status: Failed, December 8, 2025
Requires the department of education to equip all classroom doors with interior locks, maintain a public address system, feature an emergency access route, and maintain fire alarms. Mandates the establishment of school emergency plans. Requires schools conduct regular testing and emergency preparedness drills. Appropriates funds.
What the bill says
A bill for an act relating to education.
From the introduced text:
A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION. SECTION 1. Chapter 302A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as safety and security. To ensure the safety of students, teachers, and school staff: (1) All classroom doors shall be retrofitted with an interior lock by January 1, 2027; (2) All classrooms and outside gathering spaces shall be connected to a public address system that is independent of the school's phone system by January 1, 2027; (3) All schools shall be equipped with an emergency access route which features more than one entrance and exit by January 1, 2027; and (4) All classrooms and outside gathering spaces shall feature functioning fire alarms with both an auditory and visual component by January 1, 2027." HB HMIA 2025--38--25 H.B.NO./'?'/~ Page2 SECTION 2. Chapter 302A, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as emergency preparedness. (a) The department shall establish an emergency management plan for all schools to prepare for and respond to an emergency or disaster, as defined in section 127A-2. Emergency management plans shall be updated on a yearly basis and shall include: (1) Mandatory emergency preparedness training for all teachers, students, and school staff that includes: (A) Annual training for all …
Sponsors
- Lauren Matsumoto (R, 38) · primary sponsor
- Elle Cochran (D, 14)
- Diamond Garcia (R, 42)
- Darius Kila (D, 44)
- Matthias Kusch (D, 1)
- Tyson Miyake (D, 10)
- Daynette Morikawa (D, HD-017)
- Ikaika Olds (D, 23)
- Elijah Pierick (R, 39)
- Sean Quinlan (D, 47)
- Garner Shimizu (R, 32)
- Gene Ward (R)
Latest actions
- : Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- : Referred to EDN, PBS, FIN, referral sheet 4
- : Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Subjects: Report, Education, Appropriations, DOE
Common questions
- What is HB1445?
- HB1445 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Education.
- What does HB1445 do?
- In its own words: A bill for an act relating to education.
- What is the status of HB1445?
- Failed as of December 8, 2025. Latest action: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. (December 8, 2025).
- Who sponsored HB1445?
- Lauren Matsumoto (R, 38), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HB1445?
- On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1445&year=2026
Source: official Hawaii record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.