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Introduced
01/22/2026
01/22/2026
In Committee
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes a broad definition of "qualified health care provider" in numerous areas of existing law. Clarifies and standardizes references to specific health care providers. Updates outdated language to reflect correct terminology. Makes numerous clarifying and conforming amendments to support these changes, including but not limited to chapters related to health, education, insurance, professions and vocations, the pain patient's bill of rights, the Uniform Probate Code, minors, the Child Protective Act, and the Penal Code. Repeals the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps.
AI Summary
This bill aims to standardize and update health care terminology across various Hawaii statutes by establishing a broad definition of "qualified health care provider" to encompass all licensed or certified health care professionals. This change is intended to remove barriers to practice for qualified providers, improve access to care, and ensure that newly established license categories are automatically recognized. The bill also clarifies and standardizes references to specific health care providers, updates outdated language, and makes conforming amendments to numerous chapters, including those related to health, education, insurance, professions, and the penal code. Additionally, it repeals the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Kurt Fevella (R)*,
Jarrett Keohokalole (D)*,
Rachele Fernandez Lamosao (D),
Joy San Buenaventura (D),
Last Action
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. (on 02/06/2026)
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=2491&year=2026 |
| SB2491_TESTIMONY_HHS-CPN_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2491_TESTIMONY_HHS-CPN_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2491_.HTM |
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