Informing the Legislature that on June 27, 2024, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3122 SD1 HD2 (ACT 090).

This bill authorizes the Hawaii Department of Health to issue standing orders that allow adults to self-refer for specific preventive health screenings without needing a doctor's individual prescription. The key provision permits patients aged 18 and older to access evidence-based services, such as mammograms, that have received top ratings from the United States Preventive Services Task Force. To maintain oversight, the law requires the Department of Health to annually review and update these services based on current medical guidelines. Additionally, the bill establishes a working group to advise the department on the implementation and management of these public health standing orders.