HB2287Introduced in the House
Relating To Peer Support Counseling.
Introduced by Nadine Nakamura, District 15
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Includes correctional workers as protected participants in peer support counseling sessions, giving them the same confidentiality protections provided to law enforcement officers and emergency services personnel.
Where it stands
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
February 18, 2026
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Bill history
Pending introduction.
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
Referred to PBS, JHA, referral sheet 5
Bill scheduled to be heard by PBS on Wednesday, 02-11-26 8:40AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
The committee on PBS recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Belatti, Iwamoto, Hashem, Ichiyama, Morikawa, Poepoe, Woodson, Shimizu, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
Reported from PBS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 396-26), recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
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