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HI HB1112
Bill
Status
1/23/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nadine Nakamura
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AI Summary
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Establishes a Hepatitis Prevention Program within the Department of Health to address morbidity and mortality from hepatitis B and C in Hawaii.
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Program shall prioritize hepatitis awareness and education, increasing access to services, assuring health equity, and collecting data to support prevention and treatment efforts.
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Requires the Department of Health to develop a statewide comprehensive hepatitis B and C prevention plan including screening services and treatment support, working with government agencies, healthcare providers, and community stakeholders.
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Appropriates general revenue funds for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 to establish three full-time equivalent positions: Program Specialist V, Epidemiological Specialist, and Office Assistant III.
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Repeals outdated statutory language regarding hepatitis and blood transfusions, and amends prenatal hepatitis B screening statute to remove language about providing medications to newborns of indigent mothers.
Legislative Description
Relating To Viral Hepatitis.
Appropriation ($)
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Sayama, Ward excused (3).
2/12/2025