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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 3026: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Prohibits health care facilities, health care providers, and emergency medical services from furnishing medical debt to a consumer credit reporting agency. Prohibits consumer credit reporting agencies from reporting or maintaining medical debt information in the file on a consumer.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits medical debt reporting to credit agencies, protecting patients from credit score damage due to healthcare costs. Aligns with patient rights and access protections.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Chris Lee (D) Troy Hashimoto (D) Michelle Kidani (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 3087: RELATING TO FILM PRODUCTION.

SB 3087 would give the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) the explicit power to market and promote film production in Hawaii. This change directly affects the HTA, expanding its existing duties to include actively supporting the film industry. The key provision adds film promotion to the HTA’s statutory responsibilities, allowing it to develop targeted campaigns and partnerships. This policy change clarifies the HTA’s role in attracting film productions without altering existing tourism or economic development laws. The bill is currently in early stages, having been introduced on January 26, 2026.
Ron Kouchi (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 3058: RELATING TO SCHOOL MEALS.

Expands free school meal coverage, beginning with the 2029-2030 school year, to all Department of Education students regardless of whether the student participates in a federal school meals program.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands free school meal access to all DOE students, increasing educational access and reducing financial barriers for families.95% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D) Angus McKelvey (D) Tim Richards (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2265: PROPOSING AMENDMENTS TO THE HAWAII STATE CONSTITUTION TO ENABLE LEGISLATION BY THE PEOPLE.

SB 2265 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow Hawaii voters to directly propose new laws (via initiative) or reject laws passed by the legislature (via referendum). If approved by voters, this would give all Hawaii residents a direct mechanism to create or block state legislation without legislative action. The bill affects every voter in Hawaii by expanding their ability to influence state laws through direct democracy. Currently pending in committee, it has not yet become law and requires voter approval to take effect.
Jarrett Keohokalole (D) Joy San Buenaventura (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2917: RELATING TO ASSISTED COMMUNITY TREATMENT.

Requires community health outpatient programs to prepare a certificate for assisted community treatment and provide the certificate to a defendant. Requires a petition for assisted community treatment to be heard within five days after the petition is filed.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates expedited assisted community treatment for defendants, promoting mental health alternatives to incarceration and reducing recidivism through rehabilitation programs.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates timely hearings and certificates for assisted community treatment, improving access to mental health services without restricting funding or coverage.85% confidence
Karl Rhoads (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 3027: RELATING TO THE PATIENTS' BILL OF RIGHTS.

Establishes patient rights with respect to timely access to specialists and referrals and prior authorization determination timelines. Establishes certain requirements for health carriers for prior authorization determinations. Establishes certain requirements for the use of automated decision support tools for claims determinations and utilization review. Requires health carriers to establish certain safeguards for protected health information. Establishes certain reporting requirements for network adequacy. Establishes certain provider protections. Expands the Insurance Commissioner's enforcement authority.
Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes patient rights for timely specialist access and prior authorization timelines, strengthening patient protections in healthcare.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates safeguards for protected health information when using automated decision tools, directly protecting data privacy under technology regulations.95% confidence
Chris Lee (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2923: RELATING TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.

Establishes the Office of Artificial Intelligence Safety and Regulation within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence technologies in the State. Prohibits the deployment of artificial intelligence products in the State unless affirmative proof establishing the product's safety is submitted to the Office. Appropriates funds.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes regulatory office requiring AI safety proof before deployment, aligning with consumer protection through oversight.95% confidence
Mike Gabbard (D) Stanley Chang (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 3052: RELATING TO COMMUNITY CARE HOMES.

SB 3052 would lower the minimum age requirement for substitute caregivers in community care foster family homes from the current standard to 18 years, as specified in Department of Health rules. This directly affects foster family homes regulated by the Department of Health that hire temporary caregivers. The bill amends existing Department of Health regulations to set 18 as the new minimum age, allowing younger adults to serve in these roles. It does not change other foster care eligibility or operational requirements.
Rachele Lamosao (D) Lorraine Inouye (D) · 1 co-sponsor
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 3099: RELATING TO THE EMERGENCY AND BUDGET RESERVE FUND.

Appropriates moneys out of the Emergency and Budget Reserve Fund for fiscal year 2026-2027 to maintain the levels of programs determined to be essential to education, public health, and public welfare, to provide for counter cyclical economic and employment programs of economic downturn, to restore facilities destroyed or damaged or services disrupted by disaster, and to meet other emergencies declared by the governor or determined to be urgent by the legislature.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill appropriates funds from reserve to maintain essential education/public health/welfare programs and counter-cyclical economic initiatives, directly funding core public services per budget & taxes indicators.95% confidence
Ron Kouchi (D)
in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2998: RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.

Prohibits an employer from discriminating against a person in hiring, termination, or any term or condition of employment based on the person's status as a medical cannabis registry card holder or lawful use of medical cannabis, under certain conditions. Authorizes an employer to use a fit-for-duty test for medical cannabis qualifying patients in potentially dangerous occupations under certain conditions. Prohibits a professional or vocational licensing board from revoking the license of medical cannabis qualifying patients, or otherwise subjecting them to discipline, for their lawful use of medical cannabis, under certain conditions.
Topics ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentProhibits employer discrimination against medical cannabis users in hiring/employment terms, directly protecting workers' rights under Labor & Employment.95% confidence
Chris Lee (D)
in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2189: RELATING TO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION FUNDING.

Requires the Department of Education to submit annual reports to the Legislature, Governor, and Board of Education disclosing the moneys the Department allocated in the prior year to department schools and department administration.
Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRequires transparency in fund allocation, promoting fiscal responsibility without altering budget levels75% confidence
Elijah Pierick (R) Lauren Matsumoto (R) Garner Shimizu (R)
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