Healthcare

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3210: RELATING TO MEDICINE.

Appropriates funds for the University of Hawaii at Manoa John A. Burns School of Medicine to purchase, or to contract with a third party or third parties in the private sector to purchase and operate, a single-room proton therapy system; provided that the system shall be available to all residents of the State.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds for proton therapy system accessible to all residents, enhancing specialized cancer treatment access and funding medical services.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2157: RELATING TO COMPLEX PATIENT TREATMENT.

Appropriates funds to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Health to contract with community-based organizations for a behavioral health complex patient model. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds for behavioral health complex patient model, directly expanding mental health services through community-based organizations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 3078: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTION.

Requires the Director of Law Enforcement to adopt rules establishing training and certification standards and procedures for crisis intervention officers. Clarifies the scope of treatment allowable under orders for assisted community treatment. Requires the Department of the Attorney general to assist with the preparation, filing, and presentation of any request for a court or administrative order authorizing treatment over the objection of certain patients.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes crisis intervention officer training standards to reduce unnecessary criminal justice involvement in mental health crises, aligning with reform goals.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes mental health intervention standards, clarifies treatment scope, and facilitates court-authorized treatment - directly advancing mental health services under healthcare topic.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Mental Health

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2161: RELATING TO PHARMACY.

Establishes the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund to support pharmacist workforce assessment and planning efforts. Establishes the pharmacist workforce assessment fee. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesEstablishes a special fund with targeted fee to appropriate funds for pharmacy workforce planning, directly advancing fiscal management of state education programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes fund for pharmacist workforce assessment/planning, directly supporting healthcare workforce development and infrastructure through appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1597: RELATING TO ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND RELATED DEMENTIAS RESEARCH.

Establishes and appropriates funds for an Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias Research Center at the University of Hawaii, to be administratively affiliated with the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, including the establishment of full-time positions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates funds for Alzheimer's research center at UH, directly advancing healthcare research and services for a major health condition.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 46: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

SB 46 requires all health insurers in the state, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover annual mental health wellness examinations. It directly affects health insurance providers by mandating this specific coverage in standard plans. The key provision is the requirement for insurers to include these annual examinations as a covered benefit without additional patient cost. This policy change ensures preventive mental health care becomes a standard part of insurance coverage.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to cover annual mental health wellness exams at no cost, expanding preventive mental health access and aligning with 'support' indicators for mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 617: RELATING TO NURSING.

HB 617 appropriates state funds to establish a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree program at the University of Hawaii Maui College, effective July 1, 3000. The bill directly affects UH Maui College students and nursing education in Maui County by creating a new academic pathway for nursing degrees. Its key provision is the allocation of dedicated state funding to develop and operate this specific degree program. The bill does not alter existing nursing regulations or licensure requirements, focusing solely on program establishment through state appropriations.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllocates state funds for a new BSN program at UH Maui College, directly expanding higher education access and funding for nursing education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds BSN program at UH Maui College, directly supporting nursing workforce development and healthcare education through state appropriation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Medical Licensing

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 434: RELATING TO TREATMENT FOR MENTAL ILLNESS.

Establishes a pilot program in the Department of Health to provide intensive mobile treatment-type services, e.g., "street psychiatry", to chronically houseless adult individuals suffering from serious brain disorders like schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes funded mental health pilot program for chronically houseless with serious disorders, expanding access to treatment services through DOH appropriations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 11, 2026

SB 787: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to establish and operate a free statewide mental health warm line to provide mental health support in non-emergency situations. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to establish a free statewide mental health warm line, directly expanding access to non-emergency mental health support through public funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 2173: RELATING TO AMBULANCES.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in central Maui, fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel, and increase the predictability and stability of available air ambulance services for all islands in the State. Effective 1/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds for ambulance equipment, personnel, and statewide air ambulance network to improve emergency medical access and service stability - directly funds healthcare infrastructure.95% confidence

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