Healthcare (Mental Health)

passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1450: RELATING TO AN INTENSIVE MOBILE TEAM PILOT PROGRAM FOR HOUSELESS INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM SERIOUS BRAIN DISORDERS.

Establishes a three-year Intensive Mobile Team Pilot Program in the Department of Health to provide intensive mobile treatment-type services, including "street psychiatry", to chronically houseless individuals suffering from serious brain disorders, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorder. Requires the Adult Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to submit reports to the Legislature. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds. Effective 12/31/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes funded mobile mental health program for houseless individuals with serious brain disorders, directly supporting mental health services under DOH with appropriations and reports.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2363: RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.

HB 2363 expands eligibility for "assisted community treatment" to include repeat petty offenders. This program provides community-based support (like counseling or supervision) instead of jail time for individuals with behavioral health needs. The bill changes eligibility rules to cover people with multiple minor offense convictions. It directly affects repeat petty offenders by offering treatment alternatives to incarceration.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill expands community treatment alternatives to jail for repeat petty offenders with behavioral health needs, reducing incarceration and promoting rehabilitation, aligning with criminal justice reform indicators.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands mental health treatment access via community support for behavioral health needs, replacing incarceration for repeat offenders, directly strengthening mental health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Corrections Drug Policy Mental Health

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passed · Hawaii · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1913: RELATING TO VETERAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES.

Establishes within the Office of Veterans' Services a mental health coordinator position at Tripler Army Medical Center. Provides that the mental health coordinator is appointed by and reports directly to the Director of the Office of Veterans' Services. Appropriates moneys. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareCreates mental health coordinator position at veterans home with funding, directly expanding mental health services access for veterans.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransEstablishes mental health coordinator position and appropriates funds for veteran mental health services at state veterans home, directly advancing care.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health Veteran Healthcare Veteran Housing Veteran Mental Health

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 23, 2026

HB 1562: RELATING TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a one-year Digital Youth Mental Health Platform Pilot Project that will enable the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Division of the Department of Health to develop and make publicly available a digital platform designed to help young people address and manage mental health challenges. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds a digital mental health platform for youth, directly advancing access to mental health services under healthcare policy.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyAppropriates funds for a digital platform pilot project to address youth mental health, directly advancing technology use in public services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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signed · Hawaii · House Jun 26, 2026

HB 1854: RELATING TO COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS.

Establishes the Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office to certify and decertify community behavioral health clinics and provide technical assistance for clinics seeking certification. Establishes the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics Oversight Board. Amends the composition of the Advisory Commission on Drug Abuse and Controlled Substances to include a member from the Community Behavioral Health Clinics Certifying Office. Appropriates funds. (CD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Special Fund and Oversight Board to certify clinics and provide technical assistance, directly strengthening mental health service infrastructure and access.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2258: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH INTERVENTION.

Requires the Director of Law Enforcement to adopt rules establishing training and certification standards and procedures for crisis intervention officers. Clarifies the scope of treatment allowable under orders for assisted community treatment. Requires the Department of the Attorney general to assist with the preparation, filing, and presentation of any request for a court or administrative order authorizing treatment over the objection of certain patients.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates crisis intervention officer training standards to improve law enforcement responses to mental health crises, reducing unnecessary criminal justice involvement.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires crisis intervention training standards and clarifies assisted community treatment, directly strengthening mental health service access and patient rights under healthcare framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2858: RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.

Authorizes registered nurses and qualified paramedics licensed by the State to administer medication as part of an assisted community treatment order's treatment plan to the subject of the order, under certain circumstances.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes nurses/paramedics to administer medication under community treatment plans, expanding access to mental health services and improving patient care pathways.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 623: RELATING TO THE STATE COUNCIL ON MENTAL HEALTH.

Requires the State Council on Mental Health to include an unspecified number of members with demonstrated knowledge of or work experience involving native Hawaiian health practices. Requires council members to receive annual training on topics related to native Hawaiian healing and health.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRequires mental health council to include Native Hawaiian health experts and mandate cultural training, enhancing culturally competent mental health services.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Feb 2, 2026

SB 2111: 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, strengthening their ability to address patient needs in healthcare settings.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Mental Health

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 23, 2026

HB 2372: RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.

Authorizes registered nurses and qualified state-licensed health care professionals who are participating in a community paramedicine program approved by the Department of Health who are licensed by the State to administer medication as part of an assisted community treatment order's treatment plan to the subject of the order, under certain circumstances. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes nurses/paramedics to administer medication under treatment plans, expanding access to community mental health services per bill's purpose.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Mental Health

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