Healthcare

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 · 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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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 233: RELATING TO A STATE BREAST MILK BANK.

HB 233 would create a state-run breast milk bank operated by the Department of Health to provide donor milk for infants in medical need, primarily benefiting premature or ill newborns requiring specialized nutrition. The bill establishes a dedicated "breast milk bank special fund" to finance the program, with state funds allocated for operations and milk collection. It directly affects hospitals, healthcare providers, and families accessing donor milk for vulnerable infants. The bill does not change existing regulations but creates a new state-funded service to improve access to human milk for medical purposes.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates state breast milk bank with dedicated fund for vulnerable infants' healthcare access, directly advancing public health nutrition services through state funding.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1314: RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.

HB 1314 requires all public schools to develop and implement mental health check-in plans for students in grades six through twelve. These plans must be created by schools to regularly assess student well-being and connect students with support services. The bill directly affects all K-12 public schools and their students in the specified grades. It takes effect on July 1, 3000 (note: the year 3000 appears to be a typo in the abstract; the intended year is likely 2030). The bill does not specify funding or detailed procedures for the check-ins.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates mental health check-ins for grades 6-12, enhancing student support services within K-12 education framework per bill's requirements.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates mental health check-in plans in schools for grades 6-12, directly advancing student mental health support services as per healthcare topic definition.95% confidence

Sub-Topics K-12 Education Student Health Mental Health

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signed · Hawaii · House Apr 27, 2026

HR 3: 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 House Resolution (HR 3) urges Hawaii's Governor to protect transgender members of the Hawaii National Guard from federal policies banning transgender military service. It references Executive Order 14163, which bars transgender individuals with gender dysphoria or medical transition history from serving and pauses gender-affirming care. The resolution requests the Governor take action to allow qualified transgender service members to continue their military service in Hawaii. As a symbolic resolution (not a law), it does not change federal policy but expresses state support for affected service members.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill opposes federal policy pausing gender-affirming care (a healthcare service), protecting transgender service members' access to medical care.92% confidence

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2144: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Prohibits a financial risk-bearing entity from administering Medicaid services. Requires the Department of Human Services to contract with one or more administrative services organizations to perform non-risk administrative functions for the operation of the State's Medicaid program. Requires the Department to establish a Medicaid Care Coordination Program to contract with community-based programs to provide care coordination services. Requires physicians, other independent practitioners, hospitals, and other institutional providers to be paid or reimbursed directly by the State's medicaid agency. Requires the Department to establish regional health hubs in each county to serve as localized oversight bodies. Requires the Department to convene a Medicaid Stakeholder Advisory Group to support continuous improvement throughout the transition period. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriate funds.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates Medicaid Care Coordination Program with community-based services, improving patient access and care coordination. Prohibits risk-bearing entities from administering Medicaid, strengthening program structure without restricting coverage.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 20, 2026

HB 2059: RELATING TO EMERGENCY SERVICES.

Exempts emergency medical services personnel from commercial driver's license requirements. Expands the definition of "authorized emergency vehicle" under the State Traffic Code to replace ambulances with emergency medical services vehicles, and include disaster response and recovery vehicles, Department of Health-approved vehicles, and vehicles designated as emergency vehicles by the State or an emergency management agency. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExempts EMS personnel from CDL requirements, improving emergency response times and access to healthcare services.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationExempts emergency medical services personnel from CDL requirements and amends vehicle definition to facilitate emergency response, supporting transportation safety by removing regulatory barriers for emergency vehicles.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse Driver Licensing Tags Public Safety

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