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HI SB3133

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Ronald Kouchi

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 10-member Hawaii Preventive Services Advisory Committee within the Department of Health, comprising representatives from medical professional organizations and health associations, to advise on clinical preventive services.

  • Requires all individual and group health insurance policies in Hawaii to cover clinical preventive services recommended by the Department of Health without any deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, or other cost-sharing requirements.

  • Grants immunity from civil, criminal, and professional disciplinary liability for healthcare providers who deliver clinical preventive services in accordance with Department of Health recommendations, while preserving negligence claims.

  • Authorizes the Department of Health to issue clinical preventive service recommendations and standing orders for medications and immunizations, with scope limited to services previously rated A or B by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force as of July 1, 2025.

  • Amends existing insurance statutes to recognize Department of Health recommendations as an alternative standard for "prevailing medical standards" regarding immunizations and child health supervision services.

Legislative Description

Relating To Preventive Medicine.

DOH

Last Action

Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Wednesday, 03-18-26 9:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health3/12/2026
Judiciary2/20/2026
Health and Human Services2/2/2026

Full Bill Text

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