Healthcare

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 3324: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to increase funding for certain Medicaid home- and community-based services, including residential services offered in community care foster family homes and expanded adult residential care homes. Requires the Department to obtain matching federal funds and pursue additional funding sources as a condition for expending the appropriated funds. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly increases Medicaid funding for home/community-based health services, directly advancing healthcare access and coverage under Medicaid programs.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 3045: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Beginning 1/1/2027, requires all health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations in the State, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Allows the Department of Health and Department of Human Services to accept and expend funds from public and private sources to support the expansion of access to continuous glucose monitors. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to cover CGMs for diabetics, expanding access to essential medical equipment under health insurance policies and Medicaid.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 26, 2026

SB 1432: RELATING TO CHANGES TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONCERNING PATIENTS, THE COUNTY OF KALAWAO, AND THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT.

Authorizes the Department of Health to continue providing services statewide to Hansen's disease patients living in the community. Repeals sections of Chapter 326, Hawaii Revised Statutes, upon the 1‑year anniversary of the passing of the last patient resident of Kalaupapa as affirmed in the Governor's proclamation. Requires the Department of Health to include community organizations in the transition planning team. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill authorizes continued Department of Health services for Hansen's disease patients, maintaining a public health program. Explicitly supports ongoing care for this specific group.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 1854: RELATING TO COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS.

Establishes the Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office to certify and decertify community behavioral health clinics and provide technical assistance for clinics seeking certification. Establishes the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Oversight Board. Amends the composition of the Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances to include a member from the Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office. Appropriates funds. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Special Fund and Oversight Board to certify clinics and provide technical assistance, directly strengthening mental health service infrastructure and access.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Hawaii · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 1515: RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION.

Authorizes an attending physician to request a functional capacity examination and refer an injured employee for the examination without first obtaining permission from the employee's employer in order to assess the employee's ability to return to work. Allows licensed occupational and physical therapists to be deemed qualified to perform functional capacity examinations. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows physicians to refer for medical exams without employer approval, improving access to functional capacity evaluations for injured workers under workers' comp, enhancing healthcare service delivery in workplace injury cases.85% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentRemoves employer permission barrier for medical exams in workers' comp, streamlining access for injured employees and protecting their rights to timely evaluations.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 2272: RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING.

Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation or certification from an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. Specifies conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis throughout the accreditation or certification period. Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStreamlines home health agency licensing via CMS accreditation, reducing regulatory burden to support service delivery and compliance efficiency.75% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 9, 2026

SB 3136: RELATING TO LEAD MATERIALS IN WATER INFRASTRUCTURE.

Amends prohibitions on the use of lead materials in drinking water distribution to align with the Safe Drinking Water Act and related Code of Federal Regulations. (CD1)

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentAmends prohibitions on lead in water infrastructure to align with federal safety standards, reducing lead pollution in drinking water and protecting public health/environment.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents lead exposure in drinking water, a public health hazard, aligning with federal health regulations to protect community health and safety.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 5, 2026

SB 2050: RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.

Beginning 7/1/2028, allows chiropractic students enrolled in an accredited doctor of chiropractic program to engage in clinical training involving the practice of chiropractic as part of the completion of their degree, under certain conditions. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllows chiropractic students to gain clinical experience under supervision, advancing healthcare workforce development and access to chiropractic services.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 3203: RELATING TO AIR MEDICAL SERVICES.

Establishes the Statewide Air Medical Services Program within the Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention Systems Branch to coordinate and strengthen air medical services. Establishes the positions of an air medical director, an air medical program manager, and an air medical coordinator. Specifies that annual licensure and accreditation fees are to be deposited into the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund for costs of the program. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Statewide Air Medical Services Program to coordinate and strengthen emergency medical services, with dedicated funding via licensure fees to the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 2934: RELATING TO AMBULANCES.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in the Central Maui area of the County of Maui and fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds advanced ambulance services, personnel costs, and air ambulance network, directly enhancing emergency medical care access and infrastructure within healthcare system.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare