Informing the Legislature that on June 4, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1434 SD1 HD1 CD2 (ACT 175).

This bill establishes Hawaii's Universal Immunization Funding Program, which requires health insurance companies to pay assessments to fund state-purchased vaccines. It directly affects all health insurers operating in Hawaii (defined as "assessed entities") and covers children under 18 and adults under 65 with health insurance through policies issued or delivered in the state. The program replaces fragmented vaccine purchasing by having the state buy immunizations at discounted rates through existing programs like the Vaccines For Children Program, reducing administrative costs for providers. This ensures reliable vaccine supply during shortages while managing costs for both the state and healthcare providers.