Healthcare

passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 3134: RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SYSTEMS OF CARE.

SB 3134 updates Hawaii's emergency medical services (EMS) laws to align with current best practices and standards. It directly affects EMS providers, ambulance services, and emergency care systems across the state by modernizing outdated regulatory requirements. The bill focuses on revising statutes to reflect contemporary emergency medical care protocols without specifying new funding or personnel mandates. Currently pending a public hearing before the Health and Human Services committee on February 6, 2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareModernizes EMS regulations to current best practices, strengthening emergency care systems without restrictions or defunding.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 3315: RELATING TO CANNABIS.

Allows applicants or primary caregivers to make a one-time purchase of medical cannabis after the submission of the applicant's certification form while waiting for confirmation of registration from the Department of Health. Requires the Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation to facilitate the temporary authorization. Effective 3/22/2075. (SD2)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFacilitates temporary medical cannabis access for patients awaiting registration, improving healthcare access for treatment options under DOH oversight.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 2087: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Establishes a three-year Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program to be administered by the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to subsidize the cost of certain health insurance deductibles for eligible individuals. Authorizes the Department to contract with a nonprofit health insurer or community-based organization to operate the Pilot Program; provided that the Department shall allow the operator to access state-backed reinsurance or risk stabilization support for the operation of the Pilot Program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program to prevent Medicaid coverage gaps, assist uninsured individuals, and expand access through subsidies/portability, directly advancing healthcare access and stability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 3077: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Adopts the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (2023), as modified, to replace existing chapters related to advance health care directives and advance mental health care directives. Requires the Attorney General to convene a working group. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/30/2050. Implementation effective 7/1/20209. (SD2)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdopts Uniform Health Care Decisions Act to standardize advance directives, protecting patient rights and supporting mental health services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 10, 2026

SB 3232: RELATING TO UNIVERSAL SCHOOL MEALS.

SB 3232 creates a special fund within the Department of Education to manage Medicaid reimbursements received for school meals. This bill does not change who receives meals or the meal program itself, but instead establishes a dedicated account for handling existing Medicaid reimbursement funds. The key mechanism is redirecting these reimbursements into the new special fund, streamlining how the state tracks and uses this specific revenue source. The bill focuses solely on administrative fund management, not on expanding or altering school meal eligibility or services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRedirects Medicaid reimbursements for school meals into a dedicated fund, ensuring proper healthcare funding management for nutrition programs tied to public health initiatives.92% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 3192: RELATING TO EMERGENCY HEALTHCARE LICENSURE WAIVERS.

SB 3192 allows state authorities to temporarily waive certain healthcare worker licensure requirements during declared emergencies, directly affecting medical professionals needing to practice across jurisdictions. The bill enables quicker deployment of licensed healthcare workers during crises like natural disasters or public health events by removing standard licensing barriers. It requires the state to submit an annual report to the legislature detailing how the waivers were used and their impact. This policy change aims to improve emergency response capacity without altering permanent licensure standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRemoves licensure barriers for healthcare workers during emergencies, enabling faster deployment and improved patient access during crises like disasters.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 18, 2026

SB 3107: RELATING TO PAROLE ELIGIBILITY.

Amends section 353-64, HRS, to include participation in correctional programs for parole eligibility: (1) treatment (substance abuse, mental health, sex offender); (2) work furlough as part of vocational education; and (3) other programs designed to assist the committed person with successful reintegration back into the community; all of which are in the scope of programs determined by Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's Receiving and Diagnostic (RAD) assessments and recommended for parole eligibility. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands parole eligibility via rehabilitation programs (treatment, vocational), reducing recidivism and supporting reintegration per HRS 353-64 amendments.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill requires participation in mental health and substance abuse treatment programs for parole eligibility, directly supporting access to these healthcare services within correctional system reintegration.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 637: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

SB 637 allocates state funds to support various nursing education programs within the University of Hawaii System. It directly affects the University of Hawaii System by providing dedicated financial resources for these specific nursing initiatives. The bill's key mechanism is the appropriation of state budget funds to cover program costs, though it does not specify exact program details. The funding becomes effective on July 31, 2050.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state budget funds for nursing education programs, directly funding essential public services within UH System.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds to nursing programs at UH System, directly funding higher education initiatives per bill's appropriation language.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds to nursing education programs, directly supporting healthcare workforce development and training within the University of Hawaii System.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1043: RELATING TO TAXATION.

SB 1043 reduces the general excise tax rate on nonprescription drugs by 50%. This change directly affects consumers who purchase nonprescription medications, lowering their out-of-pocket costs. The bill's key provision is halving the existing tax rate, effective July 1, 3000. It does not alter other tax rates or create new government programs. The bill passed a committee recommendation with four supportive votes in February 2025.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesReduces excise tax on nonprescription drugs, providing direct tax relief to consumers, aligning with support indicators for tax relief.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReduces excise tax on nonprescription drugs, lowering consumer costs and improving access to essential healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 642: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Requires all health insurance policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2025, to provide optional coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary cancer-related treatments that may cause iatrogenic infertility. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates optional fertility preservation coverage for cancer patients in insurance plans, expanding access to medically necessary reproductive health services under healthcare coverage.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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