Establishes a working group to improve family court processes for youth in Hawaii's child welfare system.

The bill establishes a working group within the Hawaii judiciary to improve family court processes for youth in the child welfare system. The group will review and consider pathways for implementing recommendations from the Malama Ohana Working Group, examine practices in other jurisdictions, and conduct site visits to identify possible practices to implement in Hawaii. The working group will submit a report with findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature by February 20, 2028. The group will cease to exist on June 30, 2028.

Establishes a working group to improve family court processes for youth in Hawaii's child welfare system.

The bill establishes a working group within the Hawaii judiciary to improve family court processes for youth in the child welfare system. The group will review and consider pathways for implementing recommendations from the Malama Ohana Working Group, examine practices in other jurisdictions, and conduct site visits to identify possible practices to implement in Hawaii. The working group will submit a report with findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the legislature by February 20, 2028. The group will cease to exist on June 30, 2028.