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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Repeals statutory language that currently authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to: (1) inspect a qualifying medical cannabis patient's medical records held by the health provider who issued a written certification for the qualifying patient; and (2) suspend or revoke a health provider's ability to issue written certification for medical cannabis if the provider refuses the foregoing inspection, or if the medical records do not comply with the medical use of cannabis law.
AI Summary
This bill repeals a section of existing law that allowed the Department of Law Enforcement to inspect the medical records of patients who have received a written certification for medical cannabis from a healthcare provider, such as a physician or advanced practice registered nurse. It also removes the department's authority to suspend or revoke a healthcare provider's ability to issue these certifications if they refused such an inspection or if their records did not comply with the medical cannabis law. In essence, this bill removes the state's power to directly oversee and enforce compliance through medical record inspections for medical cannabis patients and their certifying providers.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs, Health and Social Services, Justice
Sponsors (5)
Troy Hashimoto (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Mike Gabbard (D),
Tim Richards (D),
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC. (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2274&year=2026 |
| Committee Report SB2274_SSCR2553_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2274_SSCR2553_.pdf |
| SB2274_TESTIMONY_HHS_02-18-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2274_TESTIMONY_HHS_02-18-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2274_.HTM |
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