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Bill Summary · SB 49

Legislative bill overview

SB 49 relates to terminal illness provisions in Hawaii, though the bill text itself is not provided in your submission. Based on the legislative history, the bill passed the Health and Human Services (HHS) committee with amendments in January 2025 and advanced to the Consumer Protection and Judiciary Committee before being carried over to the 2026 Regular Session.

Why is this important

Terminal illness legislation typically addresses end-of-life care options, medical decision-making, or related healthcare policies that directly affect patients with life-limiting conditions and their families. Such measures often involve sensitive questions about autonomy, medical ethics, and state oversight of healthcare decisions.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific amendments made in Senate Draft 1 (SD 1) are not detailed in the action history, making it unclear what changes addressed committee concerns or introduced new provisions
  • Without the full bill text, the scope of "terminal illness" definitions and which treatments or procedures the bill covers remain unspecified
  • Terminal illness bills frequently generate debate between patient advocacy groups, medical professionals, religious organizations, and consumer protection advocates regarding appropriate regulatory frameworks

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

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