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SB 1059

RELATING TO CERTIFIED CAREGIVERS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Henry Aquino

SB 1059 establishes Hawaii caregiver certification standards to ensure quality care and consumer protection for vulnerable populations needing professional caregiving services.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 1059

Legislative bill overview

SB 1059 establishes a certification program for caregivers in Hawaii, creating standardized qualifications and credentialing requirements for individuals providing care services. The bill has been referred to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and Consumer Protection and Noncriminal Matters (CPN) committees and is currently carried over to the 2026 regular session for further consideration.

Why is this important

Caregiver certification directly affects quality of care standards for vulnerable populations including the elderly, disabled, and chronically ill individuals. Establishing uniform credentials can improve consumer protection, reduce exploitation, and create professional workforce standards in Hawaii's growing care sector.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs – Developing certification infrastructure and training programs requires state funding and may increase operational costs for care facilities
  • Workforce impact – Mandatory certification could restrict entry into the caregiver profession, potentially worsening existing caregiver shortages if training barriers are too stringent
  • Regulatory scope – Unclear whether certification applies to all caregiving settings (in-home, facilities, family members) and how enforcement will be managed

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

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