Healthcare

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 1977: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Requires the Department of Health to procure a Maternal and Infant Health Information Mobile Application by 1/1/2027 to provide qualified individuals with information on federal and state programs and resources for prenatal, pregnant, and postpartum individuals and their families. Requires DOH to issue a request for proposals. Authorizes DOH to procure or otherwise contract for an existing mobile pregnancy application. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for maternal health mobile app, directly funding a public health program under budget category.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to create a maternal health mobile app, improving access to prenatal/postpartum resources and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Women's Health

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1431: RELATING TO ORAL HEALTH.

Establishes an Oral Health Task Force to review the status of oral health in the State and make recommendations to improve the State's oral health infrastructure. Establishes temporary full-time equivalent program specialist V positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for Oral Health Task Force and program specialists, funding a public health initiative.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to establish an Oral Health Task Force for infrastructure improvement, directly advancing oral health services within healthcare.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1227: RELATING TO PROCUREMENT.

Beginning 1/1/2026, requires contracts for services awarded to community-based organizations by the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, or Judiciary in support of fulfilling their statutory mandates to individuals, families, and communities in the State to include certain protections against inflation. Appropriates funds to the Department of Health, Department of Human Services, and Judiciary to increase the contract price in existing contracts for certain services provided by community-based organizations in support of fulfilling their statutory mandates to individuals, families, and communities in the State.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds to increase contract prices for inflation protection in state contracts, directly supporting budget allocation for public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires inflation protections in DOH/DHS contracts, ensuring stable funding for community healthcare services. Appropriates funds to increase contract prices, aligning with healthcare funding and protection indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Procurement State Budget

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2230: RELATING TO LUNG CANCER SCREENING.

Requires the Department of Health to develop by 12/31/2026, standardized educational materials relating to lung cancer screening and language on lung cancer screening information to be included in signage and written notices to be used by retailers of tobacco products. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires retailers engaged in the retail sale of tobacco products to display signage on lung cancer screening at each point of sale and provide written notice on lung cancer screening to each buyer of a tobacco product.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates lung cancer screening education and signage to promote public health awareness and early detection, advancing preventive healthcare access.95% confidence

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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

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2847: RELATING TO THE RIGHT TO REPAIR.

SB 2847 establishes a legal right for wheelchair users to repair their devices themselves or through independent technicians. It requires manufacturers to provide accessible repair manuals, parts, and tools at reasonable cost. This directly affects wheelchair users and independent repair shops by reducing reliance on manufacturer-only service. The bill aims to lower repair costs and increase accessibility for people who depend on wheelchairs for mobility.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill improves access to essential medical devices (wheelchairs) by lowering repair costs and enabling independent repairs, directly enhancing patient mobility access - key healthcare access indicator.85% confidence

Tags People with Disabilities

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SB 2107: RELATING TO LUNG CANCER SCREENING.

Requires the Department of Health to develop by 12/31/2026, standardized educational materials relating to lung cancer screening and language on lung cancer screening information to be included in signage and written notices to be used by retailers of tobacco products. Beginning 1/1/2027, requires retailers engaged in the retail sale of tobacco products to display signage on lung cancer screening at each point of sale and provide written notice on lung cancer screening to each buyer of a tobacco product.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates educational materials and signage for lung cancer screening, promoting early detection access and preventive care within public health initiatives.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2348: RELATING TO CARDIOVASCULAR SCREENING.

Requires cardiovascular screening for students, including student athletes. Requires the Department of Education, in collaboration with the Department of Health, to distribute educational and informational materials regarding sudden cardiac arrest. Requires the Department of Education to implement policies, programs, training, and continuing education that increase health care provider knowledge of cardiovascular screening guidelines.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires cardiovascular screening for students, mandates provider training on guidelines, and promotes public health education to prevent sudden cardiac arrest in schools.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 2605: RELATING TO THE ARTS.

Establishes a position within the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to support implementation and coordination of specialized arts programs and therapeutic arts interventions for underserved and neurodiverse populations. Appropriates funds for the position, programs, and interventions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for specialized arts programs and a new position at the State Foundation, directly funding arts services for underserved populations.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for specialized arts programs and therapeutic interventions targeting underserved/neurodiverse students, expanding educational access and support.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds therapeutic arts interventions, a mental health service, for underserved populations under healthcare's mental health focus.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 246: RELATING TO STATE LICENSED CARE FACILITIES.

Requires the Department of Health to post on its website an easily understandable, searchable, and sortable list of all state-licensed care facilities including information on their licenses and inspections. Requires that the list be updated within five days of any change in its information.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires public transparency of facility licenses/inspections, improving patient access to care facility information and enabling informed healthcare decisions.75% confidence

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