Healthcare

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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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 6, 2026

HB 2562: RELATING TO WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS.

Establishes statewide health care worker safety and workplace violence prevention requirements for health care facilities. Requires enforcement by the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations in coordination with the Department of Health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes mandatory workplace violence prevention for healthcare facilities, directly protecting medical professionals and enhancing healthcare worker safety within the healthcare system.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentEstablishes mandatory workplace violence prevention for healthcare workers with DLIR enforcement, directly enhancing worker safety standards under Labor & Employment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workplace Safety

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2169: RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.

Authorizes and appropriates moneys for the Board of Psychology to grant prescriptive authority privilege to clinical psychologists who meet specific education, training, and registration requirements. Requires the Board of Psychology to accept applications for prescriptive authority privilege beginning 7/1/2027. Requires reports to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes clinical psychologists to prescribe medications, expanding mental health access and services per bill's prescriptive authority focus.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 600: RELATING TO THE MEDICAL USE OF CANNABIS.

Repeals registration requirements relating to qualifying outofstate medical cannabis patients who are validly registered in other states, United States territories, or the District of Columbia. Repeals language requiring an initial inperson consultation before physicians and advanced practice registered nurses may make medical cannabis treatment recommendations via telehealth. Prohibits the Department of Health from imposing fees for patients' medical cannabis registration certificates.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepeals out-of-state registration fees and telehealth barriers, expanding patient access to medical cannabis treatment under healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Telehealth

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1635: RELATING TO LICENSURE.

Requires marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, psychologists, and clinical social workers to complete courses related to domestic violence for licensure and renewals.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates domestic violence training for mental health professionals, enhancing provider competence in a critical healthcare area related to patient safety and care quality.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 714: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to provide Medicaid coverage under the Children's Health Insurance Program for income-qualified pregnant persons and children who are otherwise ineligible due to their immigration status.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to expand Medicaid coverage under CHIP for income-qualified pregnant persons and children ineligible due to immigration status, directly increasing healthcare access and funding.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationFunds Medicaid coverage for immigrants ineligible due to immigration status, directly expanding healthcare access for this group.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Insurance Medicaid DACA & Dreamers

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