Informing the Legislature that on July 9, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB3025 SD2 HD3 CD1 (ACT 220).

This bill directs the Office of Wellness and Resilience to create a program that purchases and forgives outstanding medical debt for eligible Hawaii residents. To qualify for this relief, individuals must be state residents with household incomes at or below 400% of the federal poverty level and adjusted gross incomes under $100,000, while also having medical debt equal to at least 5% of their household income. The legislation authorizes the state to partner with relevant agencies to administer the program, which aims to help families avoid the negative impacts of unpaid medical bills on their health and financial stability.