Healthcare

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 839: RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.

Adopts the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact to allow a person authorized to practice psychology in a compact state in which the person is not licensed.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables cross-state psychology practice, improving mental health service access per compact adoption. Directly aligns with 'improves patient access' healthcare indicator.92% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 3, 2026

HB 1545: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE PLANS FOR WORKERS.

Requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations, in consultation with the Insurance Commissioner, to establish and implement a five-year voluntary Nontraditional Workforce Portable Health Care Benefit Plan Pilot Program that offers high deductible health plans or catastrophic health plans to nontraditional workers who are ineligible for health benefits provided by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust Fund or prepaid health care plans under the Prepaid Health Care Act. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates voluntary pilot program to expand health plan access for nontraditional workers ineligible for existing coverage, directly advancing healthcare access for underserved workers.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCreates portable health care benefits for nontraditional workers ineligible for existing plans, expanding coverage access under employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Collective Bargaining

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passed both · Hawaii · House May 1, 2026

HB 1972: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a family caregiver tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to submit annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates family caregiver tax credit (tax relief) and appropriates funds, aligning with support indicators for middle-income tax relief and fiscal responsibility.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFamily caregiver tax credit reduces financial burden on unpaid caregivers, improving access to in-home healthcare support for patients.75% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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passed · Hawaii · House Apr 9, 2026

HR 7: URGING THE COUNTIES TO ACT ON ANY BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF A RESIDENCE THAT IS PRESCRIBED BY A LICENSED HEALTH CARE PROVIDER AND FOUND BY THE COUNTY TO BE ESSENTIAL TO THE SAFETY OR HEALTH OF AN OLDER ADULT OR PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WITHIN FORTY-FIVE DAYS OF RECEIPT OF A COMPLETE APPLICATION.

This House Resolution (HR 7) urges Hawaii counties to approve or deny building permit applications for home safety modifications within 45 days of receiving a complete application. It specifically targets modifications prescribed by healthcare providers for older adults (62+) or people with disabilities, such as ramps or grab bars, when deemed essential for safety or health. The resolution does not create new law but recommends a 45-day timeline to reduce delays causing fall risks and hospitalizations. It applies directly to county permitting departments and affected residents seeking urgent home modifications. (Note: As a non-binding resolution, it relies on voluntary county action, not enforcement.)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpedited home modifications (ramps/grab bars) for older adults/disabled prevent falls/hospitalizations, improving healthcare access and safety per provider prescriptions.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 536: RELATING TO AN ENVIRONMENTAL TOXINS LABORATORY.

Requires the Department of Health to construct, establish, and operate an environmental toxins testing laboratory to test samples submitted by the public for diseases; water, air, and soil quality; and complex testing. Requires a report to the Legislature. Authorizes the Director of Finance to issue general obligation bonds. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds and authorizes GO bonds to establish an environmental toxins lab, directly funding a public health program through state budget mechanisms.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill funds construction of environmental toxins lab to test air/water/soil quality and report on pollutants, directly advancing pollution monitoring and environmental protection.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds environmental toxins testing laboratory under Department of Health for public health monitoring, directly supporting public health programs by testing environmental disease risks.95% confidence

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 3204: RELATING TO FAMILY RESILIENCE PILOT PROGRAM.

Establishes a two-year Family Resilience Pilot Program within the Office of Wellness and Resilience. Requires a report to the Legislature. Appropriates Temporary Assistance for Needy Families funds to be expended by the Department of Human Services for the pilot program. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (CD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates TANF funds for Family Resilience Pilot Program, advancing public service funding within budget allocation.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds peer support navigators under wellness program, supporting mental health services via TANF appropriation85% confidence

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 339: RELATING TO NEEDS ALLOWANCE.

Clarifies that the monthly needs allowance afforded to individuals living in certain long-term care facilities is not intended to replace or affect funds received as a state supplemental payment for domiciliary care and shall be supplemental to any funds provided to a recipient as a state supplemental payment for domiciliary care.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareClarifies needs allowance is supplemental to state supplemental payments for domiciliary care, ensuring existing healthcare funding isn't reduced and adding to it, thus supporting long-term care services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Long-Term Care

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 879: RELATING TO TAXATION.

Establishes a refundable Family Caregiver Tax Credit for nonpaid family caregivers. Requires the Department of Taxation to report to the Legislature before the convening of each Regular Session.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates refundable tax credit for caregivers, providing direct tax relief to lower/middle-income families through fiscal policy.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProvides refundable tax credit for nonpaid family caregivers, reducing financial burden and supporting care access for vulnerable populations like seniors.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Credits

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 436: RELATING TO ENTERPRISE ZONES.

Amends the definition of "eligible business activity" for enterprise zone program purposes to include retail sales of tangible personal property manufactured and sold in the enterprise zone that is to be used or consumed by the purchaser and not for resale, the processing of value-added agricultural products grown within an enterprise zone, and the provision of professional services by health care professionals in health care related sectors.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands enterprise zone tax incentives to include retail, ag processing, and health services, providing business tax relief under budget/tax framework.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands enterprise zone benefits to include healthcare professional services, providing economic incentives for healthcare providers in designated zones.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Tax Incentives Tags Economic Development

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 87: RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

HB 87 requires all public schools to provide free breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student starting the 2025-2026 school year. The bill directly affects all public school students in the state and mandates that the state appropriates funding to cover these meal costs. Key provisions include eliminating meal fees for students and ensuring schools receive state funds to support the program. This policy change shifts meal costs from families to state resources beginning in the 2025-2026 school year.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state appropriations to fund universal school meals, increasing public spending on education services per bill's explicit funding requirement.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates universal free school meals funded by state appropriation, eliminating family costs and expanding access for all K-12 students.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates universal school meals as a public health program, ensuring nutrition access for all students through state funding, directly advancing public health initiatives per topic definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health

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