Hawaii SB3204: Relating to Family Resilience Pilot Program.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to family resilience pilot program.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO FAMILY RESILIENCE PILOT PROGRAM. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that more programs and resources are necessary to increase family resilience and reduce the risk of child abuse or neglect. Many families at high risk of entering the child welfare system are unaware of available services or how to access them, or public benefits are not available to address the economic or other fiscal challenge they are facing. The malama ohana working group was established by Act 86, Session Laws of Hawaii 2023, within the office of wellness and resilience to seek, design, and recommend transformative changes to the State's existing child welfare system. In its report submitted to the 2025 legislature, the malama ohana working group stated there is a shortage of resources in Hawaii dedicated to preventing children and families' involvement with child welfare services, especially primary prevention and universal support. The malama ohana working group recommended the establishment of primary prevention and universal support 2026-2500 SB3204 GDI SMA-l.docx Page 2 S.B. NO. s" C.D. programs that are trauma-informed and culturally responsive in an effort to divert children and families away from involvement with the child welfare system. The legislature also finds that community- and school-based organizations are safe, accessible, and non-judgmental spaces where families can access formal and informal supports and …

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Sponsors

• Joy San Buenaventura (D, 2) · primary sponsor
• Angus McKelvey (D, 6)

Latest actions

1. July 7, 2026: Act 201, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1303).
2. July 7, 2026: Act 201, 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1303).
3. May 8, 2026: Enrolled to Governor.
4. May 8, 2026: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5. May 6, 2026: Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
6. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
7. 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).
8. May 1, 2026: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
9. May 1, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 200-26) as amended in (CD 1).
10. May 1, 2026: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 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
• none. (May 1, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (May 1, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (April 14, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
• FIN: recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 7, 2026): 16 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB3204?

SB3204 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Family Resilience Pilot Program.

What does SB3204 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to family resilience pilot program.

What is the status of SB3204?

Signed into law as of July 7, 2026. Latest action: Act 201, on 07/07/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1303). (July 7, 2026).

Who sponsored SB3204?

Joy San Buenaventura (D, 2), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for SB3204?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3204&year=2026