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HI HB1892
Bill
Status
1/24/2022
Primary Sponsor
Ryan Yamane
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AI Summary
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Establish a pilot program requiring the Department of Health to provide free wireless broadband internet access in parking lots of Department of Health buildings in each county for senior and rural residents to access telehealth appointments and schedule medical services.
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Require the Department of Health to assist with digitization of vital records (birth, death, and marriage certificates) and help program recipients remotely access these records.
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Provide assistance and training to senior and rural residents in signing up for and using electronic and internet-based health care services.
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Appropriate funds from general revenues for fiscal year 2022-2023 to the Department of Health to implement the wireless broadband internet access program in each county (specific amount left blank in bill text).
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Pilot program terminates July 1, 2024, with the Act taking effect July 1, 2060.
Legislative Description
Relating To The Department Of Health.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1).
2/8/2022