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HI SB2612
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Michelle Kidani
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AI Summary
- Grants civil and criminal liability immunity to the Hawaii Department of Education, its employees, and agents who administer medication to students in accordance with established protocols
- Requires four conditions for medication administration: parental authorization for minors, valid prescription from licensed prescriber, approval from department health care professional, and medical necessity for school attendance
- Immunity protection does not apply in cases of gross negligence, willful and wanton misconduct, or intentional misconduct
- Authorizes school health assistants and trained public school staff to administer oral, nasal, topical, and emergency premeasured medications
- Amends Section 302A-853 of Hawaii Revised Statutes and takes effect upon approval
Legislative Description
Relating To Medication Administration In Schools.
Immunity
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.
2/19/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/19/2026
Education1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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