Healthcare

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2554: RELATING TO LONG-TERM CARE FINANCING.

Establishes a joint legislative Long-Term Care Financing Advisory Commission to examine the feasibility of different financing options for long-term care services and supports. Permits the Commission, through the Legislative Reference Bureau, to contract for services of a part-time project director and prepare proposals for contracts for consultants to support the work of the Commission. Requires the Commission to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds to establish a long-term care financing commission, directly funding a public service program through legislative budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes commission to examine long-term care financing options, appropriates funds for study - proactive step toward addressing healthcare financing needs85% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Long-Term Care

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 852: RELATING TO PAID FAMILY LEAVE.

By 1/1/2028, requires the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to establish a family and medical leave insurance program and begin collecting payroll contributions to finance payment of benefits. By 1/1/2029, requires the Department to start receiving claims and paying benefits under the program. Specifies eligibility requirements and employee protections under the program.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes mandatory paid family/medical leave insurance program, enabling access to healthcare without income loss during medical needs or caregiving.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentMandates paid family leave insurance program with employee protections, expanding worker benefits under Labor & Employment standards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Paid Leave

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 25, 2026

HB 1966: RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SPECIAL FUND.

Amends the Emergency Medical Services Special Fund by authorizing the deposit of revenues from billable emergency medical services. Amends the composition and allowable uses of the special fund. Establishes a cap on the unencumbered and unexpended balance in the special fund. Exempts expenditures from the special fund from chapters 103D and 103F, HRS. Discontinues the allocation of cigarette tax revenues to the special fund beginning 1/1/2027. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes deposit of EMS revenue into special fund, amending allowable uses to manage healthcare services funding for emergency medical services.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 872: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Authorizes health care practitioners to make undesignated prescriptions of single-use epinephrine for the purpose of stocking a supply at various types of businesses and state and county government offices, including public schools. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes epinephrine stockpiling in schools/public spaces, improving emergency access for allergic reactions - directly enhances patient access to critical care.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 773: 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 transparent facility data to improve public access to care information, aligning with patient access indicators.85% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1760: RELATING TO MENTAL ILLNESS.

Amends the definition of "dangerous to self". Defines the terms "gravely disabled" and "psychiatric deterioration". Broadens the term of "imminently dangerous to self and others". Increases the maximum period of emergency hospitalization.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill amends mental health definitions and extends emergency hospitalization periods, enabling longer crisis care access and strengthening mental health services framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 2010: RELATING TO TAXATION.

HB 2010 proposes a 1% surcharge on taxable income exceeding $1 million annually, directly affecting high-income earners. The revenue generated would fund the State Medicaid Program if approved by the Legislature. The bill is currently deferred by the House Health and Human Services (HSH) committee after a scheduled hearing. It requires legislative approval to take effect and has not yet been passed.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesImposes 1% surcharge on high-income earners to fund Medicaid, directly aligning with program funding indicators under Budget & Taxes.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds State Medicaid Program via 1% surcharge on high-income earners, directly expanding public healthcare coverage and program resources.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing State Budget Medicaid

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 16, 2026

SB 847: RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Establishes a three-year pilot program in the County of Kauai and County of Hawaii to allow qualified psychologists under the supervision of a supervising physician or psychiatrist limited authority to prescribe certain psychotropic medications to patients between the ages of 18 and 65 years under the care of the psychologist. Requires the Board of Psychology to adopt rules. Requires the State Health Planning and Development Agency to report to the Legislature. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands mental health access by allowing psychologists to prescribe psychotropic medications, improving patient care options in mental health services.95% confidence

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 101: RELATING TO MEDICAL SCHOOL TUITION.

Requires graduates of the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine who have paid in-state tuition to serve as a physician in the State for at least 2 years following their medical residency or fellowship. Begins with the class of 2029. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires JABSOM graduates to serve in-state physicians, directly addressing healthcare workforce shortages to improve access to medical services.92% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 569: RELATING TO HEALTH.

SB 569 allocates state funds to operate an additional ambulance on the island of Hawaii, specifically based in Makalei. This bill directly affects residents of the island of Hawaii who rely on emergency medical services in that area. The key provision is a specific funding appropriation for ambulance operations, not a change in health policy or regulations. It is a straightforward funding measure to improve emergency response capacity in Makalei.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allocates state funds ($ appropriation) for essential emergency ambulance services in Makalei, directly increasing budget allocation for public safety services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds for emergency ambulance services, directly enhancing healthcare access and emergency response capacity in Makalei.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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