HB 1282 Summary

• Transfers the Oahu Regional Health Care System from the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation to the Department of Health, beginning with budget transfer on June 30, 2021

• Reduces Hawaii Health Systems Corporation from five regional systems to four by removing Oahu, effective July 1, 2023

• Authorizes Department of Health to operate Leahi Hospital and Maluhia for long-term care and substance abuse treatment, pay rent to University of Hawaii for Leahi property, and consult with University of Hawaii on educational programs

• Establishes a working group to oversee transition details including employee transfers, asset identification, contract assignments, and policy implementation; all transferred employees retain civil service status and benefits

• Appropriates funds from the mental health and substance abuse special fund for operations and authorizes general obligation bonds for facility improvements at Leahi Hospital and Maluhia