Healthcare

in committee · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 873: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Prohibits physicians and surgeons from performing certain procedures on individuals born with variations in their physical sex characteristics who are under one year of age, unless the procedure is a surgery required to address an immediate risk of physical harm.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareBill prohibits specific medical procedures on intersex infants under one year (except immediate harm), restricting healthcare access for this group.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 612: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Prohibits physicians and surgeons from performing certain procedures on individuals born with variations in their physical sex characteristics who are under one year of age, unless the procedure is a surgery required to address an immediate risk of physical harm.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits specific medical procedures for infants with intersex variations, restricting healthcare access and limiting patient treatment options per bill language.95% confidence

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Dec 8, 2025

SB 1468: RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by independent sugar cane farmers. Repeals the general excise tax exemption for amounts received by a contractor of the Patient-Centered Community Care Program that is established by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs pursuant to title 38 United States Code section 8153. Effective 1/1/2026. (SD1)

Topics ✗ Budget & TaxesOpposes Budget & TaxesRepeals tax exemptions for sugar cane farmers and VA program contractors, increasing tax burden. Directly restricts tax exemptions per Budget & Taxes topic.95% confidence ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareRepeals tax exemption for VA Patient-Centered Community Care Program contractors, increasing costs and potentially restricting program effectiveness.85% confidence ✗ VeteransOpposes VeteransRepealing tax exemption for VA's PCCP contractors may reduce program funding/access, weakening veteran healthcare support under 38 U.S.C. § 8153.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax Tax Incentives

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in committee · Hawaii · House Dec 8, 2025

HB 71: RELATING TO CANNABIS.

Prohibits the smoking of cannabis and the smoking of cannabis for medical use, including via an electronic smoking device, in any area accessible by the public.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits smoking medical cannabis in public areas, restricting patient access to a healthcare option under medical use provisions.92% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · House Jan 30, 2026

HB 2166: RELATING TO IMMUNIZATIONS.

Requires, rather than authorizes, schools to provide an exemption from required immunizations. Specifies that for purposes of the Department of Health's rulemaking authority and authority regarding infectious and communicable diseases, no child shall be subjected to medical examination, vaccination, revaccination, or immunization if a parent or legal guardian objects based on bona fide religious tenets and practices.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareAllows religious exemptions from school immunizations, restricting mandatory public health vaccination requirements.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health

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in committee · Hawaii · House Feb 2, 2026

HB 2513: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE FOR MINORS.

Prohibits medical procedures and the distribution of hormones or puberty blockers for the purpose of allowing a minor to change their sex to correlate with an identified gender. Allows for certain exceptions. Creates both a private and state right of action. Outlines sanctions through the proper licensing authority for violations.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareProhibits gender-affirming medical care for minors, restricting access to specific healthcare services under healthcare policy.95% confidence

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SB 2472: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Expands statutory provisions that provide for religious exemptions from medical examinations, immunizations, vaccinations, and revaccinations to protect parents and other persons with bona fide religious tenets and practices.

Topics ✗ HealthcareOpposes HealthcareExpands religious exemptions for vaccines, reducing mandatory immunization requirements and weakening public health vaccination programs.85% confidence

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