Legislative record

SB 595STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO POWERS OF ATTORNEY.

Establishes additional requirements to revoke or make changes relating to agents under powers of attorney of principals diagnosed with cognitive deficits. Requires submittals to the Adult Protective and Community Service Branch of the Department of Human Services. Requires the Branch to issue a notice of receipt to the principal and any person initiating the change. Establishes a mandatory waiting period before any proposed change takes effect. Establishes an expedited process for a court order granting an emergency change to a power of attorney.

Voted 1/28/2026View source

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Docket history

Action history

  1. 1/28/2026The committee on HHS deferred the measure.
  2. 1/23/2026The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-26 1:30PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
  3. 12/8/2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
  4. 1/23/2025Referred to HHS, JDC.
  5. 1/17/2025Passed First Reading.
  6. 1/17/2025Introduced.