HI HB 2143
died on adjournmentRELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · lower
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Quick answers
Did HI HB 2143 pass?
No. HI HB 2143 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-30): Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5
What is HI HB 2143 about?
Establishes a universal, single payer health care system to be known as "Hawaii Care", to provide comprehensive health care benefits to all state residents and eventually replace all existing health care plans in the State. Designates the Hawaii Health Authority as the responsible agency for the comprehensive planning, implementation, and administration of Hawaii Care. Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to develop and submit a comprehensive implementation and administration plan to the legislature by a certain date. Establishes the Hawaii Care special fund. Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to adopt rules and submit reports to the Legislature. Requires the Governor to appoint members to the Hawaii Health Authority by 12/31/2026. Requires the Department of Human Services to apply for necessary federal waivers. Takes effect 180 days after the approval of the Hawaii Medicaid State Plan and necessary federal waivers. Appropriates funds.
Who sponsors HI HB 2143?
TAKAYAMA is the primary sponsor of HI HB 2143.
Description
Establishes a universal, single payer health care system to be known as "Hawaii Care", to provide comprehensive health care benefits to all state residents and eventually replace all existing health care plans in the State. Designates the Hawaii Health Authority as the responsible agency for the comprehensive planning, implementation, and administration of Hawaii Care. Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to develop and submit a comprehensive implementation and administration plan to the legislature by a certain date. Establishes the Hawaii Care special fund. Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to adopt rules and submit reports to the Legislature. Requires the Governor to appoint members to the Hawaii Health Authority by 12/31/2026. Requires the Department of Human Services to apply for necessary federal waivers. Takes effect 180 days after the approval of the Hawaii Medicaid State Plan and necessary federal waivers. Appropriates funds.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-28
- Latest action
- 2026-01-30 — Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Subjects
Sponsors
- TAKAYAMAprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-30
Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5
referral-committee
2026-01-28
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
introduction,reading-1
2026-01-26
Pending introduction.
Versions
- HB2143Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: SB 3305
Official source
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