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Bill Summary · SB 1635

Legislative bill overview

SB 1635 is a Hawaii bill relating to licensure that was introduced by Senator Mike Gabbard. The bill passed first reading in January 2025 and was referred to the Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee (CPN) but was carried over to the 2026 legislative session without final passage, meaning its specific provisions remain to be determined or clarified in publicly available sources.

Why is this important

Licensure bills typically affect professional regulations, occupational standards, or credential requirements across various industries in Hawaii. The outcome of this bill could impact licensing fees, application processes, reciprocity agreements, or which professions require state licensure, directly affecting practitioners and consumers seeking regulated services.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of licensure changes – Without detailed provisions available, stakeholders may disagree on whether new licensure requirements are necessary or whether existing requirements should be modified or eliminated
  • Economic impact on professionals – Depending on the bill's content, it could increase or decrease costs for licensed practitioners, affecting small businesses and service providers
  • Consumer protection vs. regulatory burden – Debate may center on whether proposed changes adequately protect consumers or create unnecessary barriers to entering licensed professions

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

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