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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2508: RELATING TO THE PSYCHOLOGY INTERJURISDICTIONAL COMPACT.

SB 2508 authorizes Oregon to join the existing Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, a multistate agreement. It would directly affect Oregon-licensed psychologists who wish to provide telehealth services or practice across state lines. The key mechanism is enabling the Governor to formally enter Oregon into this compact, which standardizes licensing requirements for psychologists working in participating states. This would eliminate the need for separate state licenses when serving clients in other compact states, streamlining interstate practice. The bill is procedural and does not alter licensing standards within Oregon.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEnables Oregon psychologists to provide cross-state telehealth services by standardizing licensing, directly expanding mental health access and reducing barriers to care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Telehealth

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passed · Hawaii · Senate May 12, 2026

SR 10: 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 Senate Resolution (SR 10) urges Hawaii counties to approve or deny building permit applications for home modifications within 45 days of receiving a complete application. The modifications must be prescribed by a licensed healthcare provider and deemed essential for the safety or health of an older adult (62+) or person with a disability. Key provisions require counties to prioritize these applications - such as installing ramps, grab bars, or widened doorways - to enable aging in place and prevent fall-related injuries. The resolution does not create new law but formally requests counties streamline this process to reduce delays.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareUrges expedited permits for healthcare-prescribed home modifications (ramps, grab bars) to ensure safety/health of older adults/disabled persons, improving access to essential health-related accommodations.95% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 10, 2026

HB 1537: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to contract with community-based organizations to provide preventive and early intervention mental health services to adolescents within the community. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds for adolescent mental health prevention and early intervention services, directly supporting mental health care access and program expansion.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 13, 2026

SR 8: URGING THE GOVERNOR TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT TRANSGENDER MEMBERS OF THE HAWAIʻI NATIONAL GUARD FROM DISCRIMINATORY FEDERAL POLICY AND PERMIT QUALIFIED TRANSGENDER SERVICE MEMBERS TO CONTINUE THEIR SERVICE.

This Senate Resolution (SR 8) urges Hawaii's Governor to protect transgender members of the Hawaii National Guard from a federal military policy that bars transgender individuals from serving. It specifically addresses the Trump-era executive order banning transgender service members based on gender identity or medical transition history, which also halted gender-affirming care for active personnel. The resolution requests the Governor take action to permit qualified transgender service members to continue their duties without disruption. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change state law but formally asks the Governor and National Guard leadership to advocate against the federal policy.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill protects access to gender-affirming healthcare by opposing federal policy halting such care for transgender National Guard members.95% confidence

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 303: RELATING TO HEALTHCARE PRECEPTORS.

Expands the definitions of "preceptor" and "volunteer-based supervised clinical training rotation" to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors, including removing "primary care" from the criteria to qualify as a preceptor. Adds dietitians, physician assistants, and social workers to the list of preceptors and eligible students. Expands eligibility for the tax credit to include accredited residency programs that require preceptor support. Adds the Director of Health and representatives of residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2025. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExpands income tax credits for healthcare preceptors by broadening eligibility to more professions and removing restrictions, directly providing tax relief.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands preceptor eligibility to dietitians, PAs, and social workers with tax credits, increasing healthcare workforce training access and removing primary care restrictions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Income Tax Tax Credits Primary Care

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1536: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for the cost of prosthetic devices, including activity-specific prostheses, and orthotic devices for policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed on or after 1/1/2027. Establishes an unspecified minimum yearly benefit for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to cover prosthetic/orthotic devices, expanding patient access to essential medical equipment under health insurance.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 12, 2026

SB 3077: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Adopts the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (2023), as modified, to replace existing chapters related to advance health care directives and advance mental health care directives. Requires the Attorney General to convene a working group. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 1/30/2050. Implementation effective 7/1/20209. (SD2)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAdopts Uniform Health Care Decisions Act to standardize advance directives, protecting patient rights and supporting mental health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1468: RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by independent sugar cane farmers. Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by a contractor of the Patient-Centered Community Care Program that is established by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to title 38 United States Code section 8153. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals tax exemptions for sugar cane farmers and VA program contractors, increasing tax burden. Directly restricts tax exemptions per Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals tax exemption for VA Patient-Centered Community Care Program contractors, increasing costs and potentially restricting program effectiveness.85% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransRepealing tax exemption for VA's PCCP contractors may reduce program funding/access, weakening veteran healthcare support under 38 U.S.C. § 8153.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 842: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Appropriates funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa to establish additional permanent mental health practitioner positions within the Division of Student Success' Counseling and Student Development Center. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for mental health practitioners at UH Manoa, strengthening student support services within higher education.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds for additional mental health practitioner positions at UH, directly expanding student mental health services funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Mental Health

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 49: RELATING TO TERMINAL ILLNESSES.

Authorizes manufacturers of investigational drugs or biological products that are pending approval by the United States Food and Drug Administration to make the drugs or products available to terminally ill patients under certain conditions. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands patient access to investigational drugs for terminally ill patients under FDA review, directly addressing 'Access to Care' and 'Right-to-Try' as stated in subjects.95% confidence

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