Informing the Legislature that on June 24, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1858 HD2 SD1 (ACT 137).

This bill updates Hawaii's laws regarding the reporting of fetal deaths to improve data accuracy and reduce administrative burdens on families and health providers. It establishes a minimum gestational age of twenty weeks or a weight of 350 grams as the threshold for mandatory filing of a fetal death certificate, excluding earlier miscarriages and certain terminated pregnancies. The legislation also extends the time limit for submitting these reports from three days to fourteen days to allow for more thorough investigation of causes and clarifies the requirements for permits needed to dispose of fetal remains. These changes aim to create a more reliable dataset that can help address high rates of fetal death among Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders while respecting the privacy and healing needs of grieving families.