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HI HB2164

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jackson Sayama

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adds a definition of "compounded prescription drug" to Hawaii's workers' compensation law, requiring the drug be compounded by a licensed pharmacist for an identified individual patient based on a valid prescription
  • Aligns state workers' compensation law with federal standards under 21 U.S.C. 353a (Section 503A of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act) for pharmacy compounding
  • Aims to promote regulatory consistency between state and federal oversight while ensuring patient safety and access to individualized medications when FDA-approved drugs are not medically appropriate
  • Amends Section 386-21.7 of Hawaii Revised Statutes related to workers' compensation benefits
  • Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date)

Legislative Description

Relating To Workers' Compensation.

Workers' Compensation

Last Action

Referred to LBT/HHS, JDC.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Labor and Technology3/12/2026
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/20/2026
Labor & Public Employment1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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