HB 72 Hawaii House · 2025 Regular Session

RELATING TO PHARMACY.

Summary

Beginning 1/1/2026, requires pharmacy technicians to be registered with and obtain a certificate of registration issued by the Board of Pharmacy. Imposes a duty on pharmacists-in-charge to report violations by registered pharmacy technicians to the Board of Pharmacy. Specifies that supervising registered pharmacists are responsible for the actions of registered pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns. (CD1)

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Apr 2025

House Passage

Apr 2025

Senate Passage

Apr 2025

Signed into Law

May 2025

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Signed May 27, 2025

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What changed between versions

HB72_HD2 → HB72_SD1 · 11 edits

MAJOR

This bill updates pharmacy regulations to require pharmacy technicians to be registered with the Board of Pharmacy starting January 1, 2026, and establishes a $20 registration fee. It clarifies the duties of pharmacy technicians versus auxiliary personnel, adds requirements for pharmacy technician certification and CPR training before administering vaccines, and expands the Board's authority to discipline unregistered technicians. The bill also updates definitions and reporting requirements for vaccine administration.

Scope change

The bill expands the scope of regulation to include mandatory registration for all pharmacy technicians (previously not required), clarifies the distinction between pharmacy technicians and auxiliary personnel, and extends Board oversight to include vaccine administration protocols.

REQUIREMENT

Mandatory registration and certificate of registration required for pharmacy technicians starting January 1, 2026

$20 registration fee for pharmacy technicians

Pharmacy technicians must have Certified Pharmacy Technician certification from recognized boards before administering vaccines

Pharmacy technicians must complete practical training including hands-on injection technique before administering vaccines

Pharmacy technicians must complete CPR certification before administering vaccines

Pharmacists-in-charge must verify technician registration before allowing them to perform tasks

Updated vaccine administration requirements to include specific training and certification prerequisites for pharmacy technicians

DEFINITION

Updated definitions to distinguish between 'registered pharmacy technician' and 'auxiliary pharmacy personnel' with specific task limitations

Added definition for 'supervision' to clarify oversight requirements for pharmacy technicians and interns

ENFORCEMENT

Expanded Board authority to discipline unregistered or unlicensed pharmacy technicians

Mandatory reporting of pharmacy technician violations by pharmacists-in-charge within ten days or immediately if public safety is at risk

HB72_HD1 → HB72_HD2 · 7 edits

MODERATE

This bill updates Hawaii's pharmacy technician regulations by requiring all pharmacy technicians to register with the Board of Pharmacy starting January 1, 2026, and establishes a $20 annual registration fee. The bill clarifies the distinction between 'registered pharmacy technicians' and 'auxiliary pharmacy personnel,' defines supervision requirements, and adds specific training and certification requirements for vaccine administration. It also strengthens disciplinary provisions and updates related sections on pharmacy intern permits and continuing education requirements.

Scope change

The bill expands regulatory oversight to include mandatory registration for all pharmacy technicians (previously not universally required) and clarifies the scope of practice for different pharmacy support roles.

REQUIREMENT

Mandatory registration for all pharmacy technicians beginning January 1, 2026, with a $20 annual registration fee valid through December 31 of each odd-numbered year.

Enhanced supervision requirements specifying that registered pharmacists must be physically present and directly supervise pharmacy technicians at all times during their work.

New vaccine administration requirements requiring pharmacy technicians to complete practical training programs and hold current certification from recognized certification boards.

Updated pharmacy intern permit requirements to include mandatory supervision procedures and clarified that pharmacists are responsible for intern actions.

New requirement for pharmacists-in-charge to notify the Board within ten days (or immediately if public safety is at risk) when a pharmacy technician is suspected of violating laws or regulations.

DEFINITION

New definitions distinguishing 'registered pharmacy technician' from 'auxiliary pharmacy personnel' with specific task limitations for each role.

ENFORCEMENT

Strengthened disciplinary provisions adding specific violations related to vaccine administration and contraceptive dispensing to the list of grounds for license revocation.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Amendments

Apr 30, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick excused (2).

lower

Apr 30, 2025

Upper · Passed

Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.

upper

Apr 25, 2025

Introduced

48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25

upper

Apr 25, 2025

Upper · Passed

Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 182).

upper

Apr 25, 2025

Lower · Passed

Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 182) as amended in (CD 1).

lower

Apr 24, 2025

Upper · Passed

The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.

upper

Apr 24, 2025

Lower · Passed

The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Matayoshi.

lower

Apr 23, 2025

Lower · Passed

Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 3:16PM in conference room 329.

lower

Apr 8, 2025

Amended

House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).

lower

Apr 4, 2025

Introduced

Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 567) in amended form (SD 1).

lower

Apr 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

upper

Mar 27, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey, Richards.

upper

Mar 21, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 03-27-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

upper

Mar 14, 2025

Committee

Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1082) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.

upper

Mar 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella.

upper

Mar 6, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-10-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

upper

Mar 4, 2025

Committee

Referred to HHS, CPN.

upper

Mar 4, 2025

Introduced

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 80).

upper

Feb 28, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick, Templo, Ward excused (4). Transmitted to Senate.

lower

Feb 21, 2025

Lower · Passed

The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 12 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 4 Excused: Representative(s) Holt, Lee, M., Alcos, Ward.

lower

Feb 12, 2025

Committee

Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Sayama, Ward excused (3).

lower

Feb 12, 2025

Committee

Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 529) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN.

lower

Feb 6, 2025

Lower · Passed

The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.

lower

Feb 4, 2025

Committee

Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 68) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.

lower

Jan 31, 2025

Lower · Passed

The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Chun, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.

lower

Jan 21, 2025

Committee

Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1

lower

Jan 16, 2025

Introduced

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

lower

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

Prefiled.

lower

2 primary · 0 co-sponsors