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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Beginning 1/1/2027, requires nutrition and metabolic education as part of the physician continuing medical education requirements. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill requires physicians in Hawaii to complete at least one hour of continuing medical education focused on nutrition and metabolic health, starting January 1, 2027, as part of their ongoing professional development which aims to improve their knowledge and skills to provide high-quality medical care. This addition is intended to equip doctors with a better understanding of how diet impacts physical and mental well-being, ultimately helping them to better advise patients on preventing and managing chronic diseases, and the Hawaii medical board will adopt rules to implement this change by December 31, 2026, with the overall act taking effect on July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (1)
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 none excused (0). (on 02/19/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2305&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2305_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2305_HD1_HSCR556-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2305_HD1_HSCR556-26_.pdf |
| HB2305_TESTIMONY_HLT_02-18-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2305_TESTIMONY_HLT_02-18-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2305_.HTM |
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