Informing the Legislature that on May 29, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1431 SD1 HD2 CD1 (ACT 114).

SB1431 establishes a state-funded hepatitis prevention program under Hawaii's Department of Health to reduce infections and deaths from hepatitis B and C. The program requires the department to develop a statewide prevention plan prioritizing public awareness, expanded screening access, health equity, and data collection to guide interventions. It also updates prenatal hepatitis B screening requirements and repeals an outdated law. This law directly affects all Hawaii residents, with specific focus on communities disproportionately impacted by viral hepatitis, such as Asian and Pacific Islander populations.