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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to study the health care communication needs of patients who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind. Requires a report to the Legislature 20 days prior to the 2027 Regular Session.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to conduct a comprehensive study on the healthcare communication needs of individuals who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or deaf-blind, examining the availability of services like sign language interpreters, patient preferences, specific needs of those in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities, the legal obligations of healthcare providers to offer auxiliary aids for effective communication, and potential improvements to current guidance. Following this study, the Board must submit a report detailing its findings and any legislative recommendations to the Legislature at least twenty days before the start of the 2027 Regular Session.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (6)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Troy Hashimoto (D)*,
Angus McKelvey (D)*,
Karl Rhoads (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Dru Kanuha (D),
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. (on 02/18/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2414&year=2026 |
| Committee Report SB2414_SSCR2354_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2414_SSCR2354_.pdf |
| SB2414_TESTIMONY_HHS_02-11-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2414_TESTIMONY_HHS_02-11-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2414_.HTM |
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