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HI HB1081

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nadine Nakamura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Transfers the Office of Wellness and Resilience from the Office of the Governor to the Department of Human Resources Development for administrative purposes only

  • Establishes an 11-member Wellness and Resilience Advisory Board, chaired by the Director of Health, including representatives from health, human services, education, corrections, early learning, judiciary, UH medical school, Kamehameha Schools, law enforcement, nonprofits, and the Compact of Free Association islander community

  • Requires the advisory board to develop a statewide framework for trauma-informed and responsive practice, including definitions, principles, implementation examples, and strategies for addressing secondary traumatic stress among professionals

  • Adds new functions for the Office to provide training and technical assistance to executive state departments on trauma-informed policies, practices, programs, and processes

  • Repeals the existing Trauma-Informed Care Task Force (Act 209, SLH 2021) and related provisions in Chapter 346, Part XXI; effective date set for June 29, 3000 (placeholder date)

Legislative Description

Relating To The Office Of Wellness And Resilience.

Office of the Governor

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Finance2/10/2025
Human Services & Homelessness1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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