Healthcare

passed both · Hawaii · Senate Apr 2, 2026

SB 1042: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

Establishes a two-year Mental Health Emerging Therapies Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Mental Health Emerging Therapies Pilot Program with funding, directly advancing mental health services under healthcare topic per bill summary and subjects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Hawaii · House Apr 1, 2026

HR 209: COMMENDING TUMUA TUINEI FOR HIS OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS A LEADING FIGURE IN HAWAIʻI’S ENTERTAINMENT COMMUNITY, HIS COLLABORATION WITH THE STATE OF HAWAIʻI TO SUPPORT YOUTH WELLNESS, AND HIS POSITIVE, FAR‑REACHING SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE THAT UPLIFTS AND PERPETUATES HAWAIʻI’S CULTURE WHILE BRINGING LAUGHTER TO THE PEOPLE OF HAWAIʻI.

This bill is a House Resolution that formally commends comedian Tumua Tuinei for his contributions to Hawaii's entertainment industry and community. It recognizes his work as a cultural ambassador who promotes local humor and values through his social media presence and live performances. The resolution also highlights his partnership with the Hawaii Department of Health to support youth wellness and mental health initiatives. This measure serves as an official acknowledgment of his achievements rather than a law that changes policy or mandates action.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill commends collaboration with Dept of Health for youth wellness and mental health initiatives, indicating support for health programs.65% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Hawaii · House Apr 1, 2026

HCR 201: RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACTS OF AIR POLLUTION FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE VEHICLES AND THE RISKS THAT TRAFFIC-RELATED AIR POLLUTION POSES TO COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE AND AFFIRMING THE COMMITMENT TO TRANSITION TO CLEANER TRANSPORTATION CHOICES.

This bill is a concurrent resolution that formally acknowledges the health risks posed by air pollution from internal combustion engine vehicles to communities across Hawaii. It highlights how traffic-related pollution disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, including children, older adults, and lower-income communities living near major roadways. The resolution affirms the state's commitment to transitioning toward cleaner transportation options to improve public health and air quality. It does not create new laws or funding but serves to recognize these issues and direct copies to relevant state officials.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill affirms commitment to transitioning to cleaner transportation, reducing reliance on fossil fuel-powered internal combustion engines, aligning with renewable energy and clean energy goals.75% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill acknowledges air pollution risks and affirms commitment to transitioning to cleaner transportation, aligning with environmental protection goals.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill acknowledges health risks from air pollution and affirms commitment to cleaner transportation to improve public health outcomes.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill affirms commitment to transitioning to cleaner transportation choices and reducing air pollution from vehicles, supporting sustainable transportation improvements.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Hawaii · House Apr 1, 2026

HR 191: RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACTS OF AIR POLLUTION FROM INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE VEHICLES AND THE RISKS THAT TRAFFIC-RELATED AIR POLLUTION POSES TO COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE AND AFFIRMING THE COMMITMENT TO TRANSITION TO CLEANER TRANSPORTATION CHOICES.

This House Resolution acknowledges the public health risks posed by air pollution from internal combustion engine vehicles, particularly in communities near busy roadways and among vulnerable populations like children and older adults. It highlights how traffic-related pollutants can affect both outdoor and indoor air quality, potentially contributing to respiratory issues, cardiovascular disease, and other health problems. The resolution affirms the state's commitment to transitioning toward cleaner transportation options and directs copies of the document to key state officials to inform future policy decisions.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill promotes transition to cleaner transportation and addresses air pollution from internal combustion engines, supporting renewable energy and clean energy infrastructure goals.85% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill acknowledges air pollution risks and affirms commitment to transitioning to cleaner transportation, indicating support for environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill acknowledges public health risks from air pollution and affirms commitment to cleaner transportation, indirectly supporting public health initiatives.75% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill affirms commitment to transitioning toward cleaner transportation choices and addresses air pollution from vehicles, promoting sustainable transportation options.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Apr 1, 2026

SB 2408: RELATING TO COMPASSIONATE ACCESS TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.

Allows terminally ill patients and qualifying patients over sixty-five years of age with chronic diseases to use medical cannabis within specified health care facilities under certain conditions. Requires enforcement by the Department of Health. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands healthcare access for terminally ill and elderly patients with chronic diseases through medical cannabis use in facilities under DOH enforcement, directly improving patient treatment options.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1871: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Establishes the Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program within the Department of Health to offer eligible participants improved maternal health care through remote patient monitoring for maternal hypertension and maternal diabetes. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes maternal health pilot program with funding to improve care for hypertension/diabetes via remote monitoring, directly advancing maternal health services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SB 3254: RELATING TO THE STATE BUDGET.

Appropriates funds to be expended by the Department of Health as a grant for the Hawaii Primary Care Association to support solar-plus-storage microgrid implementation at community health centers in medically underserved communities, and provide programmatic services, project management, contract management, reporting and fiscal stewardship responsibilities, and developing future scalable plans for the development and deployment of solar-plus-storage microgrids at nonprofit community health centers. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state budget funds for solar microgrids at community health centers, directly funding a public service program through grant allocation.95% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyFunds solar-plus-storage microgrids at health centers, directly investing in renewable energy infrastructure for underserved communities.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to community health centers in medically underserved areas via grant, improving infrastructure access and operational capacity for healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2387: RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS.

Expands workers' compensation medical benefits for firefighters to include coverage for adenocarcinoma or mesothelioma of the respiratory system; cancer of the buccal cavity, cervix, colon, esophagus, ovary, pharynx, skin, female reproductive organs, including the uterus, endometrium, and fallopian tubes, and thyroid; and malignant melanoma. Specifies that an employer may deny medical benefits under workers' compensation law only if they prove that the cancer or disease was not associated with firefighting duties. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands workers' comp medical coverage for firefighters to include specific cancers, strengthening healthcare access for affected workers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workers' comp medical benefits for firefighters to cover job-related cancers, strengthening occupational illness protections and coverage.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2009: RELATING TO FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT.

Establishes a Disability and Caregiver Support Working Group to explore compliant and fiscally responsible approaches that address the longstanding gap affecting parents and guardians with disabilities whose caregiving capacity may be substantially impaired due to disability or serious medical conditions, while preserving federal funding integrity. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for child care subsidies and Medicaid caregiver evaluations, advancing public service funding per explicit budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill updates Medicaid HCBS eligibility evaluations and appropriates funds, directly expanding access to home/community healthcare services and strengthening long-term care coverage.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2488: RELATING TO THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD.

Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to study the health care communication needs of patients who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires study on healthcare communication needs for deaf/hard-of-hearing/deaf-blind patients to improve access, aligning with patient access improvement indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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