Healthcare

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 28, 2026

HB 2063: RELATING TO OPIOID USE DISORDER TREATMENT.

Authorizes licensed paramedics to administer buprenorphine after administration of an opioid antagonist in cases of opioid overdoses, under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Health to implement a phased pilot program in at least 1 county with verified linkage-to-care capacity and authorizes expansion of the program statewide as additional treatment resources become available. Requires a report to the Legislature evaluating program outcomes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes paramedics to administer buprenorphine for opioid overdoses, expands access via DOH pilot program, and mandates linkage-to-care, directly strengthening opioid treatment services and public health initiatives.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Hawaii · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 8: 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.

HCR 8 is a concurrent resolution urging Hawaiian counties to approve building permits for home safety modifications within 45 days of receiving a complete application. It specifically targets modifications (like ramps or grab bars) recommended by a healthcare provider for older adults (62+) or people with disabilities, when the county deems them essential for safety or health. The resolution does not create new law but seeks to reduce delays that contribute to fall risks and hospitalizations, emphasizing counties must act on complete applications within the 45-day timeframe.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUrges expedited permits for healthcare-prescribed home modifications (ramps, grab bars) to prevent falls/hospitalizations in older adults/disabled persons, directly improving access to safety-critical healthcare support.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 2111: RELATING TO LICENSURE.

Requires marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, psychologists, and clinical social workers to complete courses related to domestic violence for licensure and renewals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates domestic violence training for mental health professionals, strengthening their ability to address patient needs in healthcare settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 218: RELATING TO HOSPITALS.

Requires any hospital licensed by the Department of Health that has an operating room to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospitals to adopt surgical smoke exposure prevention policies, enhancing patient/staff safety in healthcare delivery and aligning with health service protection indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SB 2275: RELATING TO PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES.

Requires the Department of Human Services to establish a Medicaid buy-in program for workers with disabilities. Requires the Department to adopt rules.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates Medicaid buy-in program expanding healthcare coverage access for workers with disabilities, directly advancing healthcare access under Medicaid.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Tags People with Disabilities

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jun 4, 2026

SB 3203: RELATING TO AIR MEDICAL SERVICES.

Establishes the Statewide Air Medical Services Program within the Department of Health, Emergency Medical Services and Injury Prevention Systems Branch to coordinate and strengthen air medical services. Establishes the positions of an air medical director, an air medical program manager, and an air medical coordinator. Specifies that annual licensure and accreditation fees are to be deposited into the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund for costs of the program. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Statewide Air Medical Services Program to coordinate and strengthen emergency medical services, with dedicated funding via licensure fees to the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing

in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 2372: RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.

Authorizes registered nurses and qualified state-licensed health care professionals who are participating in a community paramedicine program approved by the Department of Health who are licensed by the State to administer medication as part of an assisted community treatment order's treatment plan to the subject of the order, under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes nurses/paramedics to administer medication under treatment plans, expanding access to community mental health services per bill's purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2679: RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a one-year Digital Youth Mental Health Platform Pilot Project that will enable the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to develop and make publicly available a digital platform designed to help young people address and manage mental health challenges. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds digital youth mental health platform via appropriation, directly advancing mental health services for young people through public access and division support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 3009: RELATING TO ENERGY EQUITY.

Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish residential electricity rate structures that prioritize affordability and equity. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a lifeline baseline performance standard, a medical essential needs energy program, and a new tariff. Requires electric utilities to file revised tariffs no later than twelve months after the Public Utilities Commission has issued a final decision and order under this Act. Requires the Public Utilities Commission to convene a stakeholder process for developing and implementing this Act.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyBill mandates PUC to establish affordable residential rate structures, lifeline programs, and medical energy access, prioritizing consumer equity and affordability in electricity rates.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly creates a 'Medical Essential Needs Energy Program' to ensure affordable energy access for medical requirements, directly supporting healthcare access through energy equity measures.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Utility Regulation

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2222: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

Requires the Department of Education to identify as an excused absence any absence due to the student's mental or behavioral health. Limits the number of excused absences due to mental or behavioral health that a student may take per academic year. Exempts an absence due to the student's mental or behavioral health from the enforcement of penalties relating to compulsory school attendance.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationBill allows mental health absences to be excused without penalty, supporting student well-being and educational access while setting reasonable limits to prevent abuse.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill designates mental health absences as excused, removing penalties for students seeking care, aligning with improved access to mental health services under healthcare topic.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Student Health Mental Health

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