Bill > HB2312

This bill requires hospitals in Hawaii with emergency departments to submit syndromic surveillance data to the Department of Health, which is de-identified information used for public health purposes like detecting disease outbreaks or other health threats. Syndromic surveillance involves analyzing health-related data, such as chief complaints and diagnoses, in near real-time to identify patterns and trends. The bill also authorizes the Department of Health to establish its own state-run syndromic surveillance system, independent of federal programs, and to potentially require other entities like urgent care facilities to report data, allowing for more customized analysis and a stronger state-level response to public health concerns.

Health and Social Services

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2312&year=2026