Healthcare

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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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 No ✗ Opposes 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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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1040: RELATING TO MEDICAL DEBT.

Requires the Office of Wellness and Resilience to conduct a study on the cost and feasibility of establishing a program to acquire and forgive medical debt owed by certain households in the State. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareStudy on forgiving medical debt directly improves healthcare access by reducing financial barriers for households, aligning with support indicators.85% confidence | Rep's Stance ✓ Voted Yes ✓ Supports Healthcare

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 1115: RELATING TO UNIVERSAL IMMUNIZATION FUNDING PROGRAM.

Establishes the Universal Immunization Purchase Program and Universal Immunization Purchase Special Fund into which the fees will be deposited to finance the distribution of immunizations free of charge to qualifying health care providers. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAppropriates funds for universal immunization program, a public health service, directly funding essential state program via new special fund.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes Universal Immunization Purchase Program and special fund to finance free immunizations for providers, directly funding public health services per summary and subjects.95% confidence | Rep's Stance ✗ Voted No ✗ Opposes Healthcare

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passed both · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 213: RELATING TO LOAN REPAYMENT FOR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS.

HB 213 allocates state funds to the Healthcare Education Loan Repayment Program, directly supporting healthcare professionals who took out education loans. The bill provides financial assistance to repay qualifying student loans for professionals working in underserved areas or specific healthcare roles. Key provisions include using state appropriations to cover a portion of eligible loan payments, reducing financial barriers for healthcare workers. The program becomes effective July 1, 3000 (a date likely indicating a placeholder or error in the abstract).

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state appropriations ($50M+ per summary) to fund healthcare loan repayment program, directly increasing budget allocation for essential public services.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAllocates state funds to repay healthcare professionals' loans, reducing financial barriers in underserved areas and strengthening workforce access.95% confidence | Rep's Stance Voted absent

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