Healthcare

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1748: RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION.

Requires the University of Hawaii Board of Regents to establish a nutrition and metabolic health curriculum for medical students at the John A. Burns School of Medicine. Requires a report to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationRequires new nutrition/metabolic health curriculum for medical students, strengthening higher education curriculum standards in medical training.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates nutrition/metabolic health curriculum for medical students at JABSOM, directly enhancing provider training to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum Higher Education

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 393: RELATING TO HOSPITALS.

Requires any hospital with an operating room licensed by the Department of Health to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates hospital safety policies for surgical smoke exposure, enhancing patient and staff health protections in healthcare settings.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 1204: RELATING TO THE UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII.

Reestablishes the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii as an organized research unit within the University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine (JABSOM) that is administered by a director appointed by the University of Hawaii's board of regents with direct lines of reporting to the chancellor of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, provost of the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and dean of JABSOM. Requires funds expended from the Research and Training Revolving Fund for JABSOM and the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii to be used for research and research-related purposes only. Repeals provisions that required the Cancer Research Center of Hawaii to be administratively affiliated with JABSOM.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareReestablishes Cancer Research Center with mandatory funding from revolving fund, advancing medical research under healthcare topic.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 71: RELATING TO CANNABIS.

Prohibits the smoking of cannabis and the smoking of cannabis for medical use, including via an electronic smoking device, in any area accessible by the public.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits smoking medical cannabis in public areas, restricting patient access to a healthcare option under medical use provisions.92% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1674: RELATING TO FAMILY CAREGIVER SUPPORT.

Extends child care subsidies to disabled parents or guardians, regardless of their employment status. Requires the Department of Human Services to evaluate caregiver capacity and dependent-care responsibilities when determining eligibility for medicaid home- and community-based services. Requires the Department of Human Services to update its evaluation form and functional assessment protocols related to level of care and at-risk needs determinations. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for caregiver support programs, aligning with funding essential services under Budget & Taxes.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExtends Medicaid HCBS eligibility criteria and funds caregiver assessments to improve access to long-term care services, directly strengthening healthcare program access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid Tags People with Disabilities

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Mar 20, 2026

SB 3246: RELATING TO HOSPITAL DISCHARGE DATA.

Establishes a statewide system for the collection, audit, and public release of de‑identified hospital discharge data. Requires the State Health Planning and Development Agency to convene a Hospital Discharge Data Working Group. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates funds for a statewide hospital data system, directly funding a state program under budgetary authority.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to establish statewide hospital discharge data system, enhancing health data transparency and planning for public health initiatives.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Audits & Accountability Hospitals

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2507: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Requires all health insurers in the State, including Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. Applies to insurance policies, contracts, plans, or agreements issued or renewed in the State after 12/31/2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurer coverage of diabetes monitoring equipment, expanding access to essential medical devices under Medicaid and private plans, directly advancing patient care access.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance Medicaid Prescription Drugs

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2313: RELATING TO PREVENTIVE MEDICINE.

Establishes the Hawaii Preventive Services Advisory Committee and authorizes the Department of Health to issue preventive service recommendations. Requires health insurance coverage without cost-sharing for Department of Health-recommended clinical preventive services. Provides immunity for healthcare providers' and facilities' provision of recommended clinical preventive services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates no-cost insurance coverage for preventive services, expanding access and reducing patient cost barriers per DOH recommendations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2166: RELATING TO IMMUNIZATIONS.

Requires, rather than authorizes, schools to provide an exemption from required immunizations. Specifies that for purposes of the Department of Health's rulemaking authority and authority regarding infectious and communicable diseases, no child shall be subjected to medical examination, vaccination, revaccination, or immunization if a parent or legal guardian objects based on bona fide religious tenets and practices.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareAllows religious exemptions from school immunizations, restricting mandatory public health vaccination requirements.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SB 764: RELATING TO PHYSICIAN SHORTAGE.

Establishes a 1-year Physician Licensing Subsidy Pilot Program within the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to provide subsidized licensing fees for eligible medical school graduates and out-of-state physicians applying for initial licensure in the State. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to collaborate with the Department of Health, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, and other stakeholders to promote the pilot program; adopt rules; and submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2026.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareSubsidizes physician licensing fees to address shortage, improving healthcare access and provider availability per bill's pilot program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce Medical Licensing

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