Healthcare

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 26, 2026

SB 2173: RELATING TO INSURANCE.

Requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for full-arch dental implants that are medically necessary.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates insurance coverage for medically necessary dental implants, expanding patient access to essential health services under mandatory coverage requirements.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Insurance

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2513: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE FOR MINORS.

Prohibits medical procedures and the distribution of hormones or puberty blockers for the purpose of allowing a minor to change their sex to correlate with an identified gender. Allows for certain exceptions. Creates both a private and state right of action. Outlines sanctions through the proper licensing authority for violations.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits gender-affirming medical care for minors, restricting access to specific healthcare services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 3065: RELATING TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH.

Appropriates funds for the Department of Health to provide health care to persons under the custody of the Director of Health who do not require hospital level of care and to petition for assisted community treatment where appropriate.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds for DOH to provide healthcare services and assisted community treatment, directly funding healthcare access for vulnerable populations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Mental Health

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 1131: RELATING TO AN INTENSIVE MOBILE TEAM PILOT PROGRAM FOR HOUSELESS INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS BRAIN DISORDERS.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a 2-year Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program in the Department of Health to provide intensive mobile treatment-type services to chronically houseless individuals suffering from serious brain disorders, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes DOH-funded mobile mental health services for houseless individuals with severe brain disorders, directly expanding treatment access and funding for mental health care.95% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill funds mobile treatment for houseless individuals with brain disorders, directly addressing homelessness - a core housing issue - through targeted services to stabilize housing situations.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Homelessness

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1349: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to authorize Medicaid coverage through the Children's Health Insurance Program to income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status, increasing access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides Medicaid coverage for children/pregnant persons regardless of immigration status, directly advancing immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence

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

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 816: RELATING TO EMERGENCY RESPONSE.

Authorizes licensed paramedics in a county with a population of 100,000 or less to administer buprenorphine after administration of an opioid antagonist in cases of opioid overdoses, under certain conditions. Requires the Department of Health to implement a two-year phased pilot program beginning in one county with a population of 100,000 or less and authorizes expansion of the program statewide as additional treatment resources become available. Requires a report to the Legislature evaluating program outcomes. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2028. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes EMTs to administer buprenorphine for opioid overdoses, mandates DOH training protocols, and coordinates EMS response - directly improving emergency healthcare access for opioid addiction treatment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Substance Abuse

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1444: RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

Authorizes general excise tax exemptions for residential care services provided by certain licensed health care facilities pursuant to a contract with the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health. Effective 1/1/26. (SD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes tax exemption for mental health care facilities, reducing their tax burden to support public service funding under state contracts.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill provides tax exemptions for mental health residential care services, reducing costs for facilities and improving access to mental health care under DOH contracts.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 26, 2026

HB 1869: RELATING TO HOSPITAL DISCHARGE DATA.

Establishes a statewide system for collecting, auditing, and publicly releasing of de‑identified hospital discharge data. Requires the State Health Planning and Development Agency to convene a working group. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to establish statewide hospital discharge data collection system, enhancing healthcare transparency and planning under DOH.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 20, 2026

SB 2274: RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.

Repeals statutory language that currently authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to: (1) inspect a qualifying medical cannabis patient's medical records held by the health provider who issued a written certification for the qualifying patient; and (2) suspend or revoke a health provider's ability to issue written certification for medical cannabis if the provider refuses the foregoing inspection, or if the medical records do not comply with the medical use of cannabis law.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRepeals DLE inspection/suspension powers for medical cannabis, reducing enforcement and criminalization of medical use.85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRepeals inspection requirement for medical cannabis records, protecting patient-provider confidentiality and supporting access to medical cannabis care under healthcare services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Law Enforcement

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 3195: RELATING TO DRUGS FOR WEIGHT LOSS.

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

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

Sub-Topics Medicaid Medicare Prescription Drugs

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