REQUESTING THE HAWAII COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY TO INITIATE THE PLANNING OF A HEALTH TECH HUB IN KAKAAKO TO ACCELERATE THE ADOPTION OF HEALTH CARE TECHNOLOGY AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF HAWAII'S HIGHLY SKILLED HEALTH CARE WORKFORCE.

This House Resolution (HR 112) requests the Hawaii Community Development Authority (HCDA) to begin planning a Health Tech Hub on Lot C in Kakaako, Honolulu. It directs the HCDA to consult with the University of Hawaii medical schools, Hawaii Technology Development Corporation, and other health/tech entities during planning. The resolution requires the HCDA to submit a conceptual plan report to the Legislature by January 2026, including any proposed legislation needed for the hub's development. The hub aims to accelerate health care technology adoption and support Hawaii’s skilled health care workforce growth.