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SCR 43

STRONGLY SUPPORTING AND RECOMMENDING THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REVISED 2025 HAWAII PATIENT BILL OF RIGHTS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Carol Fukunaga

SCR 43 supports the Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill of Rights, enhancing protections for patients and ensuring healthcare providers uphold their dignity and autonomy.

The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
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Bill Summary · SCR 43

Summary of SCR 43: Strongly Supporting and Recommending the Implementation of the Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill of Rights

Purpose and Intent

SCR 43 is a concurrent resolution that expresses strong support for the implementation of the Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill of Rights. The resolution aims to affirm the importance of patient rights in healthcare settings and to encourage the adoption of updated provisions that enhance patient care and protection.

Key Provisions

While the specific text of the Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill of Rights is not detailed in the summary, the resolution indicates that it includes significant updates to existing patient rights. The intent is to ensure that patients have clear, accessible rights that protect their dignity, privacy, and autonomy in healthcare environments.

Legislative Actions

  • Introduced: March 6, 2025
  • Referred to Committees: The resolution was referred to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and Judiciary (JDC) committees.
  • Public Hearing Scheduled: A public hearing was set for March 24, 2025, at 1:00 PM in Conference Room 225 and via videoconference.
  • Committee Recommendation: On March 24, 2025, the HHS committee recommended that the measure be passed with amendments. The voting results were:
    • Ayes: 4 (Senators San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole)
    • Noes: 0
    • Excused: 1 (Senator Fevella)

Who Would Be Affected

The implementation of the Revised 2025 Hawaii Patient Bill of Rights would primarily impact:
- Patients: Individuals receiving healthcare services in Hawaii would benefit from enhanced rights and protections.
- Healthcare Providers: Hospitals, clinics, and healthcare professionals would need to comply with the updated provisions, ensuring that patient rights are upheld in their practices.

Procedural Timeline

  • March 6, 2025: SCR 43 was offered.
  • March 11, 2025: The resolution was referred to the HHS and JDC committees.
  • March 19, 2025: A public hearing was scheduled for March 24, 2025.
  • March 24, 2025: The HHS committee recommended passing the resolution with amendments.

Related Bills

SCR 43 has a companion resolution, SR 26, which may address similar themes or provisions regarding patient rights.

This summary provides an overview of SCR 43, highlighting its purpose, key provisions, and the legislative process it has undergone. The resolution reflects a commitment to enhancing patient rights in Hawaii's healthcare system.

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

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