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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Establishes a Health Care for All Hawaii Board to design and recommend the Health Care for All Hawaii plan that is publicly funded and available to every resident of the State. Establishes values and principles for the board in developing its plan, designates the scope of the plan, requires the board to establish an advisory committee to provide consumer perspective input, and requires the board to submit the plan to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2027.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a "Health Care for All Hawaii Board" to develop a plan for a publicly funded, universal healthcare system for all Hawaii residents, with the board's work to be repealed on June 30, 2027. The bill defines terms like "single payer health care financing system," which is a universal system where the state pays for healthcare services, and outlines the board's composition, including legislative and public appointees, and mandates the creation of an advisory committee to ensure consumer perspectives are considered. The board is tasked with designing a plan based on specific values and principles, such as equitable access and transparency, and must submit its findings and recommendations, including cost estimates and proposed legislation, to the Legislature by early 2027, with an appropriation of funds to support its operations.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM. (on 02/02/2026)
Official Document
bill text
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3243&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB3243_.HTM |
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