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HI HB2182
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/28/2026
Primary Sponsor
Julie Reyes Oda
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AI Summary
- Requires the Department of Human Services to conduct a study on long-term care facility closures and recommend legislation to address the issue
- Study must examine Medicaid and Medicare reimbursement rates, labor and workforce shortages, current wages in elderly care, inflationary costs for healthcare services and facilities, and barriers to licensure
- Hawaii's population aged 65 and older is currently 20% statewide (approximately 280,000-300,000 people) and expected to reach 29% by 2040
- The state has 1,790 long-term care facilities with 12,942 beds total, while the job vacancy rate for kupuna (elder) care stands at 39%
- Report with findings and proposed legislation due to the legislature no later than 20 days before the 2028 regular session; effective date July 1, 2026
Legislative Description
Relating To Long-term Care.
Study
Last Action
Referred to HSH, FIN, referral sheet 5
1/30/2026
Committee Referrals
Human Services & Homelessness1/30/2026
Full Bill Text
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