EnactedFiled Jan 27, 2026
Sponsor: Terez Amato (D)
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Act 133, on 06/24/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1234).
Jun 24, 2026
Summary
HB 2443 establishes a full‑time disability integration specialist within Hawaii’s emergency management agency and exempts the position from civil‑service rules. It amends the agency’s duties to require compliance with the ADA and to embed disability and functional‑needs considerations into all phases of disaster planning, response, and recovery. The bill appropriates $100,000 for the first year and takes effect July 1, 2026.
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