HI SB3192

Allows out-of-state healthcare professionals to practice in Hawaii without a state license during declared emergencies, including physicians, nurses, physician assistants, pharmacists, emergency medical personnel, and mental health counselors.

Requires practitioners to hold a current license in good standing from another U.S. jurisdiction and be affiliated with a government agency, hospital, licensed healthcare facility, or recognized emergency organization such as the American Red Cross or FEMA.

Permits telehealth services by eligible out-of-state practitioners during emergencies without requiring prior in-person consultation or existing patient relationships.

Mandates self-registration via a secure portal within 24 hours of deployment, with Department of Health verification within 48 hours and maintenance of a public online registry.

Authorization expires at the end of the emergency declaration or 60 days after activation, whichever is sooner; effective date is July 1, 2050.