Healthcare

in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1246: RELATING TO CANNABIS.

Establishes the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office within the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to regulate all aspects of the cannabis plant. Beginning 1/1/2026, legalizes the personal adult use of cannabis. Establishes taxes on the retail sale of adult-use cannabis and the sale of medical cannabis. Adds new traffic offenses relating to the consumption or possession of marijuana or marijuana concentrate. Makes conforming amendments related to the legalization of personal adult use of cannabis. Beginning 1/1/2026, decriminalizes certain drug offenses related to marijuana and marijuana concentrate. Transfers the personnel and assets of the Department of Health and assets of the Department of Agriculture relating to cannabis to the Hawaii Cannabis and Hemp Office. Establishes various positions within state entities to regulate the personal adult use of cannabis. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareLegalizes medical cannabis access, expanding patient treatment options under healthcare services per bill's medical cannabis subject and tax provisions.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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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 | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 646: RELATING TO SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME.

Requires the Department of Human Services to automatically enroll, or authorize the Social Security Administration to automatically enroll, in the State's Medicaid program any individual in the State who receives federal Supplemental Security Income benefits. Requires reports to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAutomatically enrolls SSI recipients into Medicaid, expanding health coverage access for vulnerable populations without additional steps.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1118: RELATING TO NON-MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS TO IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS.

HB 1118 prohibits new non-medical immunization exemptions (such as religious or philosophical exemptions) for school-aged children in Hawaii. It directly affects parents seeking exemptions for their children and school districts enforcing vaccination requirements. The bill's key provision bans the creation of any new non-medical exemptions, though existing exemptions remain valid. It will take effect on July 1, 3000 (a placeholder date likely indicating future implementation). This policy change aims to strengthen school immunization standards by limiting exemption options.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits non-medical exemptions to increase vaccination rates, strengthening public health immunization programs and preventing reduced coverage.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 903: RELATING TO STUDENT HEALTH.

Authorizes a school to maintain a stock supply of bronchodilators to be administered under certain conditions. Authorizes certain employees of a school and department personnel to administer certain medication in emergency situations, under certain conditions. Amends prescription drug labeling requirements to include certain information related to a school, if applicable. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAuthorizes schools to maintain emergency bronchodilators and administer medication, improving student health emergency response access.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1092: RELATING TO MEDICAID THIRD PARTY LIABILITY.

Amends third party liability provisions for Medicaid program claims for payment as required under the federal Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAmends Medicaid third-party liability to comply with federal law, enabling cost recovery and program financial stability for healthcare services.90% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 866: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Requires the Department of Health to coordinate the stockpiling of no less than a one-year supply of mifepristone. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates stockpiling mifepristone (abortion medication) with funding, directly supporting reproductive healthcare access and availability.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 556: RELATING TO COLORECTAL CANCER.

Requires and appropriates funds for the Department of Human Services to develop and implement a public assistance program offering state-funded colorectal screenings for certain persons. Requires coverage for all colorectal cancer screenings in the State to be consistent with the Affordable Care Act Implementation Frequently Asked Questions published by the United States Department of Labor, United States Department of Health and Human Services, and United States Department of the Treasury. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates state funds for colorectal cancer screenings, increasing public health spending as a direct budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFunds state colorectal screenings via public assistance program and mandates ACA-aligned coverage, expanding preventive care access and insurance coverage.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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passed · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1349: RELATING TO MEDICAID.

Appropriates funds to the Department of Human Services to authorize Medicaid coverage through the Children's Health Insurance Program to income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands Medicaid coverage to income-qualified pregnant persons and children regardless of immigration status, increasing access to healthcare services.95% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationProvides Medicaid coverage for children/pregnant persons regardless of immigration status, directly advancing immigrant access to healthcare services.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1112: RELATING TO VIRAL HEPATITIS.

Establishes and appropriates funds for a Hepatitis Prevention Program within the Department of Health to address morbidity and mortality due to hepatitis B and C. Repeals an outdated reference to hepatitis and blood transfusions. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill appropriates funds for DOH Hepatitis Prevention Program addressing morbidity/mortality through screenings, treatment support, and education.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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