HI HB2372

Authorizes registered nurses and qualified state-licensed health care professionals participating in Department of Health-approved community paramedicine programs to administer court-ordered medication to individuals subject to assisted community treatment orders outside of hospitals or psychiatric facilities

Requires the subject of the treatment order to consent to medication administration before it can occur in non-hospital settings

Applies to personnel working through county programs, including community outreach programs like Honolulu's Community Outreach and Response Engagement (CORE) program that serves homeless populations

Medication administration must be consistent with accepted medical standards, the court order, and the written treatment plan, and must occur in locations equipped with medical supplies designed for prehospital or community paramedicine care

Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating implementation timing to be determined)