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HI SB 1565

died on adjournment

RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Quick answers

Did HI SB 1565 pass?

No. HI SB 1565 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 (2025-12-08): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

What is HI SB 1565 about?

Recognizes individuals practicing acupuncture as essential health care providers who are subject to regulation and control.

Who sponsors HI SB 1565?

AQUINO is the primary sponsor of HI SB 1565.

Description

Recognizes individuals practicing acupuncture as essential health care providers who are subject to regulation and control.

Introduced
2025-01-23
Latest action
2025-12-08 — Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Bill type
bill
Last updated
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • AQUINOprimary

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

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  1. 2025-12-08

    Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

    carried-over

  2. 2025-02-14

    Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 505) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to CPN.

  3. 2025-02-14

    Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.

    passage,reading-2,referral-committee

  4. 2025-02-05

    The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.

    committee-passage-favorable

  5. 2025-01-31

    The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

  6. 2025-01-27

    Referred to HHS, CPN.

    referral-committee

  7. 2025-01-23

    Introduced and passed First Reading.

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  8. 2025-01-22

    Pending Introduction.

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Votes

  • The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED.

    2025-02-05 · pass · 4-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • San Buenaventura: yes
    • Aquino: yes
    • Hashimoto: yes
    • Keohokalole: yes
    • Fevella: not voting

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Official source

https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1565&year=2026

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