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HB 1225

RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Diamond Garcia and 3 co-sponsors

Hawaii bill HB 1225 addresses mental health policy but stalled in committee review; specific provisions and real-world impact remain unclear pending advancement.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1225

Legislative bill overview

HB 1225 is a Hawaii bill related to mental health that was introduced in January 2025 but has not yet advanced substantially through the legislative process. The bill was referred to multiple committees (Health and Human Services, and Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs) and was carried over to the 2026 Regular Session, meaning it did not pass during the 2025 session.

Why is this important

Mental health legislation directly affects access to care, treatment funding, and support services for Hawaii residents. The specific provisions of this bill—which are not detailed in the available legislative summary—would determine whether it addresses critical issues like provider shortages, insurance coverage, crisis intervention resources, or mental health parity.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding mechanisms: Any expansion of mental health services requires identifying revenue sources, which may involve tax increases or reallocation of existing budgets
  • Scope of coverage: Disagreements may arise over which mental health conditions qualify for coverage and what level of treatment is mandated
  • Implementation timeline: Questions about whether providers and facilities can realistically implement new requirements without straining existing resources

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

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