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HI HB1538

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gregg Takayama

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands acceptable hospital accreditation organizations from only The Joint Commission to any organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), including Accreditation Commission for Health Care, Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality, and DNV GL Healthcare
  • Requires the Hawaii Department of Health to adopt rules allowing hospitals to demonstrate compliance with state licensing inspections through CMS-recognized accreditation or certification
  • Changes the language from "may" to "shall" regarding rules that accept accreditation as proof of licensing compliance, making adoption mandatory rather than optional
  • Exempts accredited or certified hospitals from routine state licensing inspections if they maintain full accreditation/certification and provide official reports to the department
  • Takes effect on July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating To Hospital Licensing.

Department of Health

Last Action

Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 1

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Health1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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