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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 84: RELATING TO EDUCATION.

Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, establishes a pilot program that requires the Department of Education to include cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillator training for public school students in grades six through twelve as part of existing health or physical education curriculum. Requires all public elementary, middle, intermediate, and high schools in the state to have a cardiac emergency response plan as part of the pilot program. Establishes standards for the cardiac emergency response plan. Requires school officials to work with county emergency medical service providers to integrate the cardiac emergency response plan into the counties' emergency response plan into the counties' emergency medical service provider protocols. Authorizes uncertified trainers to instruct others in the administration of an automated external defibrillator or cardiopulmonary resuscitation if the course does not result in certification. Terminates at the end of the 2029-2030 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates CPR/AED training in health/PE curriculum and cardiac response plans, expanding student health education requirements.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires school-based CPR/AED training and cardiac emergency plans, enhancing public health preparedness through education and direct health safety measures.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum School Safety Student Health

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passed both · Hawaii · House May 1, 2026

HB 1898: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Specifies that no person is subject to liability for providing clinical preventive services in accordance with Department of Health recommendations. Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, health maintenance organizations, and plans established by the Hawaii Employer-Union Health Benefits Trust to provide coverage for clinical preventive services. Authorizes the Department of Health to make recommendations relating to clinical preventive services and issue standing orders for medications and immunizations. Clarifies that, for coverage for child health supervision services, the prevailing medical standards include recommendations by the Department of Health. Specifies that coverage for clinical preventive services shall not be denied on the basis of medical necessity or subject to prior authorization. Specifies that a registered pharmacist may order a vaccine in accordance with the recommendations from the Department of Health. Exempts this measure from an Auditor impact assessment report. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates health insurance coverage for pediatric immunization services by requiring Department of Health to treat AAP/ACIP recommendations as prevailing medical standard.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 18, 2026

HB 2456: RELATING TO DRUGS FOR WEIGHT LOSS.

Requires the Department of Human Services to provide Medicaid prescription drug program recipients with coverage of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drugs for weight loss. Appropriates funds. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates Medicaid/Medicare coverage for GLP-1 weight loss drugs and appropriates funds, expanding access to prescription coverage under public health programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 940: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT HILO.

HB 940 allocates state funds to support the rat lungworm disease research lab at the University of Hawaii at Hilo. This bill directly affects the university's lab and indirectly benefits Hawaii residents by advancing research on rat lungworm, a disease transmitted through contaminated food or water. The key provision is the appropriation of dedicated funding for the lab's operations, with the bill effective July 1, 3000 (note: likely a typo for 2030). The legislation focuses on providing concrete financial support for this specific research initiative, without altering broader public policy.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for UH Hilo research lab, directly funding a program through budget allocation (Subjects: Appropriation ($)95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds for rat lungworm disease research at UH Hilo, advancing public health initiatives through disease research funding.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations

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signed · Hawaii · Senate Jul 7, 2026

SB 2340: RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE FOSTER FAMILY HOMES.

Clarifies that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who meet an intermediate care facility or nursing facility level of care shall not be denied residency in a certified community care foster family home solely because of their disability or enrollment in a specific Medicaid waiver program. Requires the Department of Health to provide technical assistance and training to community care foster family homes. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcarePrevents denial of housing for Medicaid-eligible disabled individuals, ensuring continued access to healthcare services and protecting patient rights.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingPrevents housing discrimination against individuals with disabilities in foster family homes, advancing housing access as per topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Tags People with Disabilities

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 641: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Beginning 1/1/2026, requires health insurers and mutual benefit societies to provide coverage for traditional native Hawaiian healing and cultural practices offered through a Federally Qualified Health Center or a Native Hawaiian Health Care System.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurers to cover traditional Native Hawaiian healing practices, expanding health insurance coverage and improving access to culturally specific care through designated health systems.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Primary Care

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 642: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Requires all health insurance policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed after 12/31/2025, to provide optional coverage for standard fertility preservation services for persons undergoing medically necessary cancer-related treatments that may cause iatrogenic infertility. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD2)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates optional fertility preservation coverage for cancer patients in insurance plans, expanding access to medically necessary reproductive health services under healthcare coverage.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1107: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Establish a medical education liaison position within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine to support programs that utilize a team of medical specialists to support primary care providers and other health care professionals through mentorship and guidance. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAppropriates funds for medical education liaison at UH medical school, advancing higher education support through dedicated personnel and program funding.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to establish medical education liaison supporting primary care providers via mentorship, strengthening healthcare workforce development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Higher Education Primary Care

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signed · Hawaii · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1974: RELATING TO HEALTH.

HB 1974 requires the State Health Planning and Development Agency to create and publish a comprehensive state plan addressing hearing loss, using state funds that the bill appropriates. This bill directly affects the State Health Planning and Development Agency, mandating it to develop the plan within a specified timeframe. The key provision is the allocation of state funding to support the agency's work in researching and outlining strategies to address hearing loss across the state. The bill passed a committee recommendation with amendments in February 2026, moving it toward potential passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates state funds for a public health plan addressing hearing loss, directly funding an essential state program.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates state funds for a state plan addressing hearing loss, a public health program, directly funding healthcare initiatives to address a specific health need.95% confidence

passed · Hawaii · House Mar 20, 2026

HB 1668: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Requires the Department of Human Services to allow a full earned income disregard for individuals with disabilities who are between the ages of sixteen and sixty-four years when determining eligibility for Medicaid. Takes effect upon approval by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid access for disabled workers by disregarding earned income in eligibility, increasing coverage without reducing benefits.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Tags People with Disabilities

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