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HI SB1432
Bill
Status
3/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Kouchi
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AI Summary
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Establishes the Kalaupapa State Historical Area to preserve the Kalaupapa Settlement, educate the public, and commemorate the lives of Hansen's disease patients and those who served them
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Transfers the county of Kalawao (Kalaupapa Settlement on Molokai) to become part of the county of Maui upon one year after the passing of the last patient resident, as currently only 7 individuals remain on the registry with 4 full-time residents, all age 83 or older
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Repeals numerous sections of Chapter 326 governing Kalawao county operations, including provisions for the county sheriff, patient employment and pensions, the Kalaupapa store, fishing exemptions, and residency policies, effective one year after the last patient's passing
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Requires the Department of Health to continue providing statewide services for Hansen's disease patients and mandates annual reporting to the legislature until the last patient passes or the Settlement is no longer under DOH jurisdiction
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Mandates that future planning for transferring Kalaupapa Settlement to other entities must include Ka Ohana O Kalaupapa (designated in federal law) and a topside community organization selected in consultation with the Molokai community
Legislative Description
Relating To Changes To Responsibilities Of The Department Of Health Concerning Patients, The County Of Kalawao, And The Kalaupapa Settlement.
DOH
Last Action
Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Thursday, 03-19-26 9:00AM in House conference room 411 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/16/2026