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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services, including clarifying permitted disclosures of protected health information to address changes in federal regulations. Establishes protections against abusive litigation. Prohibits medical malpractice insurers and health carriers from taking certain adverse actions against health care providers solely on the basis that the health care provider provides lawful reproductive health care services or gender-affirming care services.
AI Summary
This bill expands protections for gender-affirming health care services, similar to existing protections for reproductive health care services, by prohibiting abusive litigation aimed at punishing individuals for accessing or providing these lawful services in Hawaii. It also prevents medical malpractice insurers and health carriers from taking adverse actions against healthcare providers solely because they offer lawful reproductive or gender-affirming care, and clarifies rules regarding the disclosure of protected health information (PHI), which is information about an individual's health status, to align with federal regulations. Additionally, the bill amends various professional licensing laws to ensure that disciplinary actions against healthcare professionals do not stem from providing lawful gender-affirming care.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC. (on 01/30/2026)
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=2868&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2868_.HTM |
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