RELATING TO EMERGENCIES.

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details on what changes will be made or how they will affect current procedures.

Rules About Emergencies

This bill aims to create rules about how the state handles emergencies.

What This Bill Does

• Amends existing laws in Hawaii's Revised Statutes to conform with a new purpose related to emergencies.

Who It Names or Affects

• The government of Hawaii

Terms To Know

Emergency

A situation that needs quick action to protect people and property, like a hurricane or earthquake.

Hawaii Revised Statutes

The collection of laws for the state of Hawaii.

Limits and Unknowns

• Does not provide specific details about what actions should be taken during emergencies.
• It is unclear exactly how this bill will change current emergency procedures in Hawaii.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO EMERGENCIES.
Emergencies; Short Form
Short form bill relating to emergencies.

Current Bill Text

HB1822

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

1822

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING
TO EMERGENCIES
.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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The
purpose of this Act is to effectuate the title of this Act.

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SECTION 2.
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The Hawaii Revised Statutes is amended to
conform to the purpose of this Act.

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SECTION 3.
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This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Emergencies;
Short Form

Description:

Short
form bill relating to emergencies.

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