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Introduced
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
In Committee
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
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 Updates outdated language to reflect correct terminology.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. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill aims to standardize and clarify references to health care providers across various state laws by establishing a broad definition of "qualified health care provider." This new definition will encompass all present and future licensed or certified health care professionals under Hawaii's health and professions and vocations titles, ensuring that newly established license categories are automatically included and avoiding the need for repeated legislative amendments. The bill also updates outdated terminology and makes conforming changes to numerous statutes related to health, education, insurance, professions, and other areas, while also repealing the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (23)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Cory Chun (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Scot Matayoshi (D)*,
Tyson Miyake (D)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Jackson Sayama (D)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Gregg Takayama (D)*,
Jenna Takenouchi (D)*,
Adrian Tam (D)*,
David Tarnas (D)*,
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Holt excused (1). (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1857&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1857_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB1857_HD1_HSCR161-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB1857_HD1_HSCR161-26_.pdf |
| HB1857_TESTIMONY_HLT-HSH_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB1857_TESTIMONY_HLT-HSH_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1857_.HTM |
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