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SB 1425

RELATING TO THE STATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COMMITTEE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ron Kouchi

Hawaii bill modifies State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee structure; deferred by judiciary committee and carried to 2026 session.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 1425

Legislative bill overview

SB 1425 modifies the composition, structure, or operational procedures of Hawaii's State Emergency Medical Services Advisory Committee. The bill was introduced by Senator Ron Kouchi and advanced through the Health and Human Services Committee but was deferred by the Judiciary and Civil Liberties Committee in February 2025, ultimately being carried over to the 2026 session without passage.

Why is this important

The State EMS Advisory Committee provides guidance on emergency medical services policy, training standards, and protocol development that directly affect how ambulance services, paramedics, and emergency responders operate across Hawaii. Changes to this committee's composition or authority could influence EMS funding priorities, certification requirements, and emergency response effectiveness statewide.

Potential points of contention

  • Committee representation and stakeholder balance: Unclear whether proposed changes alter who has voting power (e.g., more physician authority vs. paramedic representation, hospital vs. rural provider interests)
  • Regulatory scope and authority: Whether the committee gains or loses decision-making power over EMS standards, licensing, or resource allocation
  • Implementation costs: Potential fiscal impacts related to expanded committee functions, staffing, or new EMS program requirements the advisory body might oversee

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

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