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SB 3274

RELATING TO COMMUNITY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CLINICS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Angus McKelvey and 1 co-sponsor

Hawaii bill establishes or modifies community behavioral health clinic requirements, referred to health and budget committees for review.

Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC.
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Bill Summary · SB 3274

Legislative bill overview

SB 3274 relates to community behavioral health clinics in Hawaii but specific provisions are not detailed in the available information. The bill was recently introduced and referred to the Health and Human Services (HHS) committee and the Ways and Means/Judiciary and Civil Law committees, suggesting it may involve funding, regulatory, or legal frameworks for these clinics.

Why is this important

Community behavioral health clinics provide critical mental health and substance abuse services, often serving low-income and underserved populations. Legislation in this area can affect access to mental health care, treatment capacity, and healthcare equity across Hawaii's communities.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms – Whether the bill requires new state appropriations or redirects existing resources, which could face fiscal concerns
  • Scope of services – Definition of which behavioral health services clinics must provide and potential operational burden on providers
  • Implementation timelines – Whether requirements are immediately executable or phased, affecting clinic readiness and compliance costs

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

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