S.R. No. 85 Summary

• Requests the State Auditor to conduct a social and financial assessment of mandatory health insurance coverage proposed under H.B. No. (2020) regarding reproductive health services, drugs, devices, products, and procedures.

• Requires the assessment under Hawaii Revised Statutes section 23-51, which mandates auditor review before legislative consideration of bills requiring specific health insurance coverage.

• Directs the Auditor to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2021.

• Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Auditor, Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, and Insurance Commissioner.