HI HB942

Appropriates unspecified amounts from general revenues for fiscal years 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 for health care services contracted with community-based organizations

Department of Health would administer the funds to support services including mental health care, substance abuse treatment, maternal-child health care, and developmental disabilities services

Addresses funding gaps for community-based organizations serving rural, underserved, and vulnerable populations including Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders, and low-income families

Responds to 2022 survey finding that 91% of Hawaii community-based nonprofits had government contract budgets below their full operating costs for contracted services

Takes effect July 1, 2025