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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase one advanced life support ambulance and related equipment to be based in central Maui, fund pay-related personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel, and increase the predictability and stability of available air ambulance services for all islands in the State. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill appropriates funds to the Department of Health to purchase an advanced life support ambulance, which is a vehicle equipped with more sophisticated medical equipment and trained personnel to provide a higher level of care than a basic ambulance, and its related equipment for central Maui, an area experiencing significant population growth that would benefit from faster emergency responses to improve outcomes for those in need. Additionally, the bill allocates funds to cover the personnel costs for state-certified emergency medical services personnel, meaning individuals certified by the state to provide emergency medical care, and to enhance the reliability and availability of air ambulance services, which are crucial for transporting patients quickly across all islands in the state.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (20)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Diamond Garcia (R)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Greggor Ilagan (D)*,
Kirstin Kahaloa (D)*,
Susan Keohokapu-Lee Loy (D)*,
Darius Kila (D)*,
Matthias Kusch (D)*,
Michael Lee (D)*,
Lisa Marten (D)*,
Lauren Matsumoto (R)*,
Dee Morikawa (D)*,
Christopher Muraoka (R)*,
Ikaika Olds (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Jenna Takenouchi (D)*,
Justin Woodson (D)*,
Last Action
House Finance Hearing (14:00:00 3/3/2026 Conference Room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE) (on 03/03/2026)
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=2173&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2173_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2173_HD1_HSCR351-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2173_HD1_HSCR351-26_.pdf |
| HB2173_TESTIMONY_HLT_02-13-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2173_TESTIMONY_HLT_02-13-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2173_.HTM |
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