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HI SB 2491

died on adjournment

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper

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Did HI SB 2491 pass?

No. HI SB 2491 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 (2026-02-20): Reported from HHS/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2558) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.

What is HI SB 2491 about?

Establishes a broad definition of "qualified health care provider" in numerous areas of existing law. Clarifies and standardizes references to specific health care providers. Updates outdated language to reflect correct terminology. Makes numerous clarifying and conforming amendments to support these changes, including but not limited to chapters related to health, education, insurance, professions and vocations, the pain patient's bill of rights, the Uniform Probate Code, minors, the Child Protective Act, and the Penal Code. Repeals the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps. Effective 1/30/2050. Implementation effective 7/1/2028. (SD1)

Who sponsors HI SB 2491?

KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, FEVELLA are the primary sponsors of HI SB 2491, joined by 2 cosponsors.

Description

Establishes a broad definition of "qualified health care provider" in numerous areas of existing law. Clarifies and standardizes references to specific health care providers. Updates outdated language to reflect correct terminology. Makes numerous clarifying and conforming amendments to support these changes, including but not limited to chapters related to health, education, insurance, professions and vocations, the pain patient's bill of rights, the Uniform Probate Code, minors, the Child Protective Act, and the Penal Code. Repeals the obsolete Hawaii Health Corps. Effective 1/30/2050. Implementation effective 7/1/2028. (SD1)

Introduced
2026-01-22
Latest action
2026-02-20 — Reported from HHS/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2558) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.
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Subjects

Sponsors

  • KEOHOKALOLEprimary
  • CHANGprimary
  • FEVELLAprimary
  • Lamosaocosponsor
  • San Buenaventuracosponsor

Committees

Not provided by source.

Action timeline

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  1. 2026-02-20

    Reported from HHS/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2558) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.

  2. 2026-02-20

    Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC/WAM.

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  3. 2026-02-06

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

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  4. 2026-02-06

    The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

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  5. 2026-02-02

    The committee(s) on HHS/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

  6. 2026-01-28

    Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC/WAM.

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  7. 2026-01-22

    Introduced.

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  8. 2026-01-22

    Passed First Reading.

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Versions

Documents

Votes

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

    2026-02-06 · pass · 4-0

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

  • The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS.

    2026-02-06 · pass · 5-0

    Member-level votes (5)
    • Keohokalole: yes
    • Fukunaga: yes
    • Lamosao: yes
    • McKelvey: yes
    • Awa: yes

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https://capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2491&year=2026

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