Signed into LawFiled Jan 28, 2026
Sponsor: Cory Chun (D)
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Act 146, 06/25/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1247).
Jun 26, 2026
Summary
The law directs the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to provide grants, rebates, vulnerability assessments and technical assistance to licensed care homes in zip codes 96797, 96792 and 96786. It focuses on facilities that serve seniors, people with disabilities, and medically fragile residents, especially those that are low‑income, older than 25 years, or located in high‑risk hazard zones. The aim is to harden buildings, add backup power and improve emergency planning.
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