Informing the Legislature that on May 15, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1438 SD1 HD1 (ACT 051).

This bill (SB1438) amends Hawaii law to require home care agencies to be licensed by the Department of Health starting July 1, 2010, to protect client health, safety, and civil rights. It exempts agencies providing services under Honolulu city contracts or through Medicaid waiver programs. The law defines "home care agency" as organizations (not individuals or volunteers) offering services like personal care, homemaker assistance, and respite care in clients' homes. The bill was signed into law by Governor Green on May 15, 2025, and is now effective.