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HI HB1416

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/24/2013

Primary Sponsor

Angus McKelvey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Clarifies that participation in health and wellness programs does not constitute illegal gambling or lottery under Hawaii law.

  • Amends the definition of "gambling" in HRS 712-1220(4) to explicitly exclude payments for participation in wellness programs for health promotion or disease prevention.

  • Amends the definition of "something of value" in HRS 712-1220(11) to exclude health insurance coverage and wellness program participation from being considered items of value in gambling statutes.

  • Addresses concerns that employees who pay health care premiums and participate in wellness programs with reward incentives could inadvertently violate Hawaii's gambling laws.

  • Takes effect upon approval.

Legislative Description

Health Wellness Programs; Gambling

Last Action

The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/11/2013

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce1/28/2013

Full Bill Text

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