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HI SB1018
Bill
Status
3/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Gil Keith-agaran
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AI Summary
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Adds new section to Chapter 127A of Hawaii Revised Statutes governing medical facilities during emergencies declared by the governor, mayor, or during health/pandemic emergencies.
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Requires the governor to ensure continuity of service by medical facilities (both public and private) by regulating the continuation of services during declared emergencies.
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Allows hospitals to suspend providing elective surgeries at their discretion during emergencies to address operational limits and bed capacity constraints.
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Defines "hospital" for purposes of this section as a facility licensed under section 321-14.5.
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Takes effect January 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Relating To Emergency Powers.
Governor
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Matsumoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick voting no (2) and Representative(s) Martinez, Nakashima excused (2).
3/23/2023