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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Beginning 1/1/2027, repeals the fourteen years and under age limit for health insurance coverage requirements for the diagnosis and treatment of autism. Repeals the maximum coverage benefit limit of $25,000 for applied behavioral analysis services.
AI Summary
This bill, effective January 1, 2027, aims to improve health insurance coverage for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (autism) by removing age and financial limitations. Specifically, it repeals the existing requirement that health insurance coverage for autism diagnosis and treatment only applies to individuals under fourteen years old, meaning coverage will now be available regardless of age. Additionally, it eliminates the previous $25,000 annual maximum benefit limit for applied behavioral analysis (ABA) services, a type of therapy that uses behavioral principles to improve socially significant behaviors. These changes are intended to ensure that individuals with autism have equitable access to necessary medical treatment throughout their lives and to address the insufficiency of the previous financial cap for ABA services.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (22)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Lisa Kitagawa (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Lauren Matsumoto (R)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Last Action
Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1 (on 01/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1670&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1670_.HTM |
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