Hawaii HB2498: Relating to Care Homes.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to care homes.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO CARE HOMES. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that many licensed care homes in central and leeward Oahu operate in aging facilities and serve vulnerable populations, including kupuna, individuals with disabilities, and medically fragile residents. These facilities are particularly susceptible to damage from natural disasters, climate-related hazards, and prolonged power outages. Strengthening the physical infrastructure and disaster resilience of these care homes is critical to safeguarding resident health and safety, minimizing emergency response needs, and supporting community stability and recovery. The purpose of this Act is to establish the central and leeward Oahu care home community resilience pilot program to assist eligible licensed care home facilities within the 96797, 96792, and 96786 postal zip codes on the island of Oahu in enhancing their resilience against natural disasters, climate related risks, and extended utility disruptions. 2026--3459 HB2498 CD1 HMSO NcD. ~ H.B. C.D. SECTION 2. (a) The Hawaii emergency management agency shall establish the central and leeward Oahu care home community resilience pilot program. (b) The purpose of the pilot program shall be to assist eligible licensed care home facilities within the 96797, 96792, and 96786 postal zip codes on the island of Oahu to implement structural and operational resilience improvements; provided that eligible structural and operational resilience improvements may include but are not limited …

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Sponsors

• Cory Chun (D, 35) · primary sponsor
• Hartsfield, Daisy (D, 36)
• Kirstin Kahaloa (D, 6)
• Darius Kila (D, 44)
• Tyson Miyake (D, 10)
• Mahina Poepoe (D, 13)

Latest actions

1. June 26, 2026: Act 146, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1247).
2. June 26, 2026: Act 146, 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1247).
3. May 8, 2026: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
4. May 7, 2026: Transmitted to Governor.
5. May 6, 2026: Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
6. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
7. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
8. May 1, 2026: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
9. May 1, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 169-26).
10. May 1, 2026: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.

Votes

• Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 6, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Representative(s) Marten. (May 1, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (May 1, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading (April 10, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• WAM: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 6, 2026): 12 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB2498?

HB2498 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Care Homes.

What does HB2498 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to care homes.

What is the status of HB2498?

Signed into law as of June 26, 2026. Latest action: Act 146, on 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1247). (June 26, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2498?

Cory Chun (D, 35), with 5 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2498?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2498&year=2026