HI HB2391

Establishes an early lung cancer screening task force within the Department of Health's comprehensive cancer control program to research steps and resources necessary to increase early lung cancer screening in Hawaii.

Task force shall consist of representatives from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Governor's office, Legislature, Department of Health, Department of Human Services, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii Cancer Center, and all counties.

Task force shall review national research on lung cancer screening, conduct new studies as needed, and create a public awareness campaign to inform Hawaii residents about early lung cancer screening.

Task force shall submit an interim report to the legislature no later than 20 days before the 2023 regular session and a final report by July 31, 2023, including costs, facility access, provider protocols, insurance coverage information, and policy recommendations.

Appropriates $250,000 from general revenues for fiscal year 2022-2023 to fund task force activities; task force ceases to exist on July 31, 2023.