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HB 1961

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Terez Amato and 26 co-sponsors

Hawaii HB 1961 advances through health care committees with amendments, passing Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee with mixed support despite ongoing legislative refinements.

The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-26 1:00PM; CR 225 & Videoconference.
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Bill Summary · HB 1961

Legislative bill overview

HB 1961 is a health care-related bill currently moving through the Hawaii House of Representatives that has been amended twice during the legislative process. The bill passed the Health Committee (HLT) with amendments and has now advanced to the Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs Committee (JHA), which recommended passage with further amendments on February 24, 2026.

Why is this important

The bill's progression through multiple committees with substantive amendments suggests it addresses a contentious or complex health care issue requiring refinement. The varying vote counts (some representatives voting with reservations or against it) indicate there is meaningful disagreement about the bill's approach or specific provisions within the Hawaii legislature.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific health care focus remains unclear from public records, but the need for amendments in both HLT and JHA committees suggests stakeholders have concerns about implementation details or scope
  • Opposition voting patterns (5 representatives voted no on second reading, 1 in JHA) indicate a portion of lawmakers believe the amendments don't adequately address their concerns
  • The amendments themselves may reflect compromises that neither fully satisfy proponents nor opponents, potentially indicating unresolved policy tensions

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

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