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Bill Summary · SB 695

Legislative bill overview

SB 695 is a Hawaii bill related to ambulance services that was introduced in January 2025 and referred to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and Ways and Means (WAM) committees. The bill was carried over to the 2026 regular session, meaning it did not advance to a vote during the 2025 session. Without access to the full bill text, the specific provisions cannot be detailed, but the dual committee referral suggests it involves both healthcare policy and budgetary implications.

Why is this important

Ambulance services are critical emergency infrastructure affecting public health outcomes and healthcare access, particularly in Hawaii where geographic distance and island isolation create unique transportation challenges. Bills addressing ambulance operations typically touch on service standards, funding mechanisms, response times, or operational requirements that directly impact emergency medical care quality and availability.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: Whether the bill proposes new taxes, fees, or budget allocations to support ambulance services, which could affect taxpayers or healthcare costs
  • Service standards and coverage: Potential requirements for response times or geographic coverage areas that may be costly for rural or remote island communities
  • Operational authority: Questions about whether ambulance services should be public, private, or hybrid operations, and how oversight is structured

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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