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SB 474

RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang and 6 co-sponsors

I appreciate you providing the bill information, but I'm unable to complete the analysis as requested. The legislative actions you've shared don't include the actual bill text, ...

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 474

I appreciate you providing the bill information, but I'm unable to complete the analysis as requested. The legislative actions you've shared don't include the actual bill text, provisions, or substantive details about what SB 474 proposes to change regarding psychologist licensing, practice, or regulation in Hawaii.

To provide an accurate, balanced analysis in the format you requested, I would need:

  • The bill's actual text or summary of provisions (e.g., Does it expand scope of practice? Change licensing requirements? Modify insurance coverage? Address telehealth?)
  • Current law context (what existing regulations are being modified?)
  • Fiscal impact estimates (if available)
  • Committee reports or hearing testimony that explain the rationale

What I can tell you: The legislative timeline shows the bill passed initial review in the Public Safety and Military Affairs Committee (PSM) in February 2025 and was carried over to the 2026 session—suggesting either incomplete passage or deliberate deferral for further consideration.

If you can provide the bill's actual language or a substantive summary of its provisions, I'd be happy to deliver the balanced analysis you're seeking.

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

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