Legislative record

SB 2149STATE · HawaiiIntroduced

RELATING TO FAMILY.

Establishes an exemption from mediation in parentage proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. (SD1)

Voted 3/12/2026View source

Roll-call record

How representatives voted

9 yea·0 nay

Docket history

Action history

  1. 3/12/2026Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 17
  2. 3/12/2026Pass First Reading
  3. 3/10/2026Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 181) in amended form (SD 1).
  4. 3/10/2026Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) DeCoite, Inouye, McKelvey, San Buenaventura. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
  5. 3/5/202648 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
  6. 3/5/2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1).
  7. 3/5/2026Reported from JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2807) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and placement on the calendar for Third Reading.
  8. 2/3/2026The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) San Buenaventura ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
  9. 1/30/2026The committee(s) on JDC has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
  10. 1/28/2026Re-Referred to JDC.