Healthcare

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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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 827: RELATING TO WORKERS' COMPENSATION MEDICAL BENEFITS.

Expands workers' compensation medical benefits for firefighters to include coverage for adenocarcinoma or mesothelioma of the respiratory system; cancer of the buccal cavity, colon, pharynx, and thyroid; and malignant melanoma. Specifies that an employer may prove that the cancer or disease was not associated with the firefighting duties to deny medical benefits under workers' compensation law. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands workers' compensation medical coverage for firefighters to include specific cancers, increasing access to treatment for work-related illnesses under healthcare benefits.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentExpands workers' comp medical benefits for firefighters with specific cancer coverage, strengthening job-related injury protections.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Workers' Compensation

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1389: RELATING TO THERAPY SERVICES.

Expands the scopes of practice for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists to allow those professionals working for or contracted by the Department of Education to diagnose medical conditions that can be treated with their respective services.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands therapy access within DOE, enabling faster diagnosis for student services under education-focused departments85% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands therapists' diagnostic authority, improving patient access to therapy services without additional medical referrals, aligning with healthcare access indicators.90% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 866: RELATING TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES.

Requires the Department of Health to establish and implement a program to improve and increase support for emergency medical services in the State. Requires the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to improve emergency medical services support, directly advancing healthcare access and infrastructure per bill's funding and program requirements.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SB 2133: RELATING TO COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT.

Requires any person applying to the Department of Health to contract or extend or renew a contract to operate certain residential treatment programs to, as a condition of the contract, obtain and maintain a general liability insurance policy with a certain minimum coverage amount; submit to the Department for review and approval a community safety action plan; and provide to the community association or neighborhood board in the community in which the program will operate a written notice of the program's establishment and location and the community safety action plan.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires safety plans and insurance for youth mental health residential programs, enhancing patient safety protocols in healthcare services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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