Healthcare

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 708: RELATING TO PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY FOR CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Authorizes and appropriates moneys for the Board of Psychology to grant prescriptive authority to clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements. Requires the Board of Psychology to accept applications for prescriptive authority privilege beginning 7/1/2026. Requires the Board of Psychology to report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareGrants prescriptive authority to clinical psychologists, expanding mental health services and improving patient access to care through new treatment options.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 1889: RELATING TO SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Creates a School Psychologists Working Group within the Department of Education to recommend actionable steps or propose legislation for an immediate pathway to licensure for school psychologists that can be acted upon in 2027. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates Working Group to streamline school psychologist licensure, enhancing mental health support services in K-12 schools.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates licensure pathway for school psychologists, supporting mental health access in schools via future legislative action.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Medical Licensing Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2312: RELATING TO SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE.

Requires hospitals with emergency departments that are licensed in Hawaii to submit syndromic surveillance data to the Department of Health. Authorizes the Department of Health, as needed, to establish by administrative rules a syndromic surveillance system under state jurisdiction that is independent of federal systems.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospital data submission for public health surveillance, strengthening disease monitoring and outbreak response under DOH's public health programs.92% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 556: RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a public assistance program offering state-funded colorectal screenings for certain persons. Requires coverage for all colorectal cancer screenings in the State to be consistent with the Affordable Care Act Implementation Frequently Asked Questions published by the United States Department of Labor, United States Department of Health and Human Services, and United States Department of the Treasury. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for colorectal cancer screenings, increasing public health spending as a direct budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds state colorectal screenings via public assistance program and mandates ACA-aligned coverage, expanding preventive care access and insurance coverage.95% confidence

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 10, 2026

SB 3132: RELATING TO SYNDROMIC SURVEILLANCE.

Requires hospitals with emergency departments that are licensed in the State to submit syndromic surveillance data to the Department of Health. Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a state syndromic surveillance data reporting system. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires hospitals to submit syndromic surveillance data to DOH, strengthening state-level public health monitoring and disease detection under healthcare's public health programs.90% confidence

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 2485: 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 Health to implement policies, programs, training, and continuing education that increase health care provider knowledge of cardiovascular screening guidelines.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates cardiovascular screening for students, requires provider training on guidelines, and increases health education - strengthening preventive healthcare measures and provider knowledge.90% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 557: RELATING TO TELEHEALTH.

Extends the sunset date of Act 107, SLH 2023, which allows for the reimbursement of services provided through telehealth via an interactive telecommunications system, until 12/31/2026. (HD2)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends telehealth reimbursement until 2026, maintaining access to virtual healthcare services and supporting continued patient access to care.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExtends telehealth reimbursement via interactive telecom systems, maintaining funding for tech-enabled healthcare access without restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth Telecommunications

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 11, 2026

HB 1669: 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 at tobacco retailers to improve early detection access, advancing public health initiatives.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 531: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Establishes provisions for the storage and maintenance of a stock supply of bronchodilators at schools. Requires the Department of Education to establish a protocol for the storage, usage, and administration of bronchodilators. Establishes provisions regarding the administration of certain medications by a volunteer at Department of Education schools. Clarifies labeling requirements for bronchodilator prescriptions issued to the Department of Education for a stock supply of bronchodilators.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes school protocols for bronchodilator access, improving student medication management and healthcare access in educational settings.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3273: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Exempts certain positions in the Developmental Disabilities Division of the Department of Health and Hawaii State Hospital from civil service. Authorizes the Director of Health to appoint two additional associate administrators and two project managers for the Hawaii State Hospital or a secure psychiatric rehabilitation facility.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes additional staff appointments at Hawaii State Hospital, supporting mental health service delivery by improving operational staffing flexibility.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

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