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HI SB3195

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Fevella

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires Hawaii Department of Human Services to provide Medicaid and Medicare Part D coverage for FDA-approved GLP-1 drugs (such as Saxenda, Wegovy, and Zepbound) when prescribed for weight loss purposes

  • Eliminates the current state exclusion that prevents Medicaid coverage of weight-loss medications for adults, which is permitted under federal law (42 USC 1396r-8(d)(2)(A))

  • Mandates temporary rules be issued by August 1, 2026, with permanent rules adopted by January 1, 2028

  • Prohibits prior authorization requirements for covered GLP-1 weight loss medications when prescribed by a licensed practitioner

  • Appropriates unspecified general fund revenues for fiscal year 2026-2027, with an effective date of July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating To Drugs For Weight Loss.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to HHS, WAM.

2/2/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services2/2/2026

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