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HB 1119

RELATING TO HOME CARE AGENCIES.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Nadine Nakamura

Hawaii HB 1119 regulates home care agencies through committee review, potentially affecting elderly care access, worker standards, and consumer protections statewide.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1119

Legislative bill overview

HB 1119 relates to home care agencies in Hawaii, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative action record. The bill was introduced in the 2025 regular session and referred to the Health (HLT) and Consumer Protection (CPC) committees, suggesting it addresses regulatory or operational matters affecting home care service providers.

Why this is important

Home care agencies serve Hawaii's elderly and disabled populations, making their regulation directly affect healthcare quality and accessibility for vulnerable residents. Legislative changes to this sector can impact service availability, worker conditions, consumer protections, and the cost of in-home care services for families.

Potential points of contention

  • Regulatory burden vs. consumer protection: Stricter home care agency regulations may improve safety standards but could increase operational costs, potentially reducing service availability or raising prices for consumers
  • Worker compensation and standards: Changes addressing caregiver wages, training requirements, or benefits could improve worker stability but may strain smaller agencies' budgets
  • Licensing and compliance requirements: New licensing standards or reporting mechanisms could enhance oversight but create administrative complexity for agencies

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

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