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HI HB1562
Bill
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Gregg Takayama
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AI Summary
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Establishes a one-year Digital Youth Mental Health Platform Pilot Project administered by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health, running from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
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Creates a mobile-accessible digital platform providing evidence-based, peer-reviewed mental health education, self-care strategies, healthy coping techniques, and county-specific resources for young people.
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Requires contracted services for platform development, management, hosting, and a comprehensive marketing campaign including print, radio, digital, television ads, community outreach events, and social media management.
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Exempts procurement for the platform's development and marketing services from standard state procurement requirements under chapters 103D and 103F.
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Requires the division to submit findings, recommendations, and proposed legislation to the legislature no later than twenty days before the 2027 regular session convenes.
Legislative Description
Relating To Youth Mental Health.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella.
3/16/2026