Healthcare

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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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2143: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Establishes a universal, single payer health care system to be known as "Hawaii Care", to provide comprehensive health care benefits to all state residents and eventually replace all existing health care plans in the State. Designates the Hawaii Health Authority as the responsible agency for the comprehensive planning, implementation, and administration of Hawaii Care. Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to develop and submit a comprehensive implementation and administration plan to the legislature by a certain date. Establishes the Hawaii Care special fund. Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to adopt rules and submit reports to the Legislature. Requires the Governor to appoint members to the Hawaii Health Authority by 12/31/2026. Requires the Department of Human Services to apply for necessary federal waivers. Takes effect 180 days after the approval of the Hawaii Medicaid State Plan and necessary federal waivers. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes universal single-payer system 'Hawaii Care' replacing all existing plans, providing comprehensive coverage to all residents, directly expanding health coverage and access per support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medicaid

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Feb 17, 2026

SB 2285: RELATING TO COMPLEX PATIENT TREATMENT.

Appropriates funds to the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Department of Health to contract with community-based organizations for a behavioral health complex patient model. Requires a report to the Legislature. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds behavioral health services via community-based organizations for complex patients, directly advancing mental health care access and program support.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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passed both · Hawaii · House Apr 21, 2026

HB 1574: RELATING TO THE HEALTHCARE EDUCATION LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM.

Formally codifies the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program. Requires a participant in the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program who receives a new award on or after July 1, 2027, to remain and work in the State for a certain number of years based on the amount of financial assistance received. Effective 7/31/2055. (SD2)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill incentivizes healthcare professionals to remain in-state via loan repayment tied to service duration, strengthening workforce retention and access to care.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Healthcare Workforce

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1004: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

HB 1004 adopts the Uniform Health Care Decisions Act (2023) to replace Hawaii's existing chapters 327E and 327G in the Revised Statutes. The bill directly affects Hawaii residents by establishing a standardized framework for advance healthcare directives, appointing healthcare agents, and clarifying decision-making processes during medical emergencies. Key provisions include allowing individuals to formally document their healthcare preferences and designate a trusted person to make decisions if they become unable to do so. The law, effective July 1, 3000, aims to streamline and modernize healthcare decision-making across the state.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStandardizes advance healthcare directives, protecting patient autonomy and decision-making rights in medical emergencies per Uniform Health Care Decisions Act adoption.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2610: RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICATION IN SCHOOLS.

Establishes provisions regarding the volunteered administration of certain medications by authorized persons at public schools, including requirements for parent authorization, administration instruction, and liability protections. Expands permitted emergency treatments to include epinephrine, inhalers, seizure rescue medication, glucagon, insulin, and blood-glucose monitoring.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands emergency medication access in schools for diabetes, asthma, and seizures, improving student health safety through clear protocols and liability protections.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 223: RELATING TO PHARMACY.

Establishes the Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund to support pharmacist workforce assessment and planning efforts. Establishes the pharmacist workforce assessment fee. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates Daniel K. Inouye College of Pharmacy Special Fund via appropriation and pharmacist fee, directly funding workforce planning within state budget framework.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes a pharmacy workforce fund with appropriations for pharmacist assessment/planning. Pharmacists are medical professionals, directly supporting healthcare workforce development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Prescription Drugs

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