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HI HB1974

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Gregg Takayama

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Hawaii's State Health Planning and Development Agency to develop and publish a comprehensive state plan on hearing loss addressing access, affordability, awareness, and early detection across all age groups
  • The plan must include epidemiological data on hearing loss prevalence, gaps in screening for school-age children and adults, access to hearing aids and audiological services, and workforce training needs for healthcare providers and educators
  • Addresses health concerns linked to untreated hearing loss including cognitive decline, dementia, fall risk, social isolation, and mental health impacts
  • Initial plan due to the legislature 20 days before the 2027 regular session, with biennial update reports required starting in 2029 and every odd-numbered year thereafter
  • Appropriates unspecified general fund amount for fiscal year 2026-2027 to support stakeholder engagement, expert consultation, and plan development

Legislative Description

Relating To Health.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to HHS, WAM.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/10/2026
Finance2/18/2026
Health1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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