Bill > SB991

This bill requires the Hawaii Department of Health to conduct a comprehensive study on the adequacy of long-term care services specifically on the island of Molokai. The study must examine two key areas: first, identifying the essential components needed to ensure a full continuum of long-term care services, including an assessment of the need for long-term care facilities; and second, exploring potential funding options to support these services, with a particular focus on strategies for recruiting, training, and retaining a skilled healthcare workforce. The department is mandated to submit a detailed report to the legislature with its findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, no later than twenty days before the start of the 2026 regular legislative session. The bill also appropriates an unspecified sum of money from the state's general revenues to fund this study for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027, with the funds to be expended by the Department of Health. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and aims to address potential gaps in long-term care services for Molokai's residents.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=991&year=2026