Beginning 1/1/2027, requires health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations that issue policies, contracts, plans, or agreements that provide prescription drug coverage to provide coverage for at least one generic opioid antagonist and device.
Maddy summaryHB 1684 is a short-form bill that relates to the arts but does not include specific details about its provisions or intended effects. The bill was recently introduced and passed its first reading in the legislature, with no further substantive information available in the official abstract. As a short-form bill, it lacks the detailed language needed to explain exactly what policy changes it would make or which groups it would directly impact. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has been referred to the Committee on Arts and Antiquities for further review.
Maddy summaryHB 1687 is a short-form bill introduced in January 2026 that relates to culture but does not specify any particular policy changes or provisions in the available information. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Arts and Culture for review but no substantive details about its content or intended effects have been disclosed. Without further information from the full text, it is unclear what specific cultural matters the legislation addresses or which groups it would directly impact.
Proposes a constitutional amendment to authorize individuals aged twenty-one and older to use and possess a personal-use amount of cannabis. Requires the Legislature to enact laws governing the use, manufacture, distribution, sale, possession, regulation, and taxation of cannabis within the State.
Maddy summaryThis bill (HB 1686) has no substantive details provided in its official abstract or summary. The abstract states only "Short form bill relating to culture" without specifying any policies, affected groups, or mechanisms. As introduced on January 20, 2026, and referred to committee on January 26, 2026, no concrete provisions or impacts are described in the available context. Without additional information on its content, a meaningful summary cannot be provided.
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to establish access to affordable health care as a fundamental right, subject to limitations balancing other essential public services.
Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Contingent upon specific changes at the federal level or a state constitutional amendment, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis and decriminalizes certain marijuana-related offenses. Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes taxes on cannabis sales. Adds new traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis and hemp to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. Establishes various positions within state entities. Appropriates funds.
Beginning no later than the 2028-2029 school year, requires the Department of Education to administer a dyslexia-sensitive universal screening to all students in kindergarten through grade three. Beginning with the 2028-2029 school year, requires certain employees of public schools to have an opportunity to participate in training on literacy instruction. Requires a report to the Legislature and Board of Education before the 2031-2032 school year. Appropriates funds.
Beginning 1/1/2027, repeals the fourteen years and under age limit for health insurance coverage requirements for the diagnosis and treatment of autism. Repeals the maximum coverage benefit limit of $25,000 for applied behavioral analysis services.
Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the sale of flavored nicotine products and nicotine product flavor enhancers and the mislabeling of e-liquids as nicotine free. Establishes penalties for violations. Authorizes the Department of Health to appoint, commission, or contract for services of inspectors. Establishes positions. Appropriates funds.
