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HI SCR4

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Chang

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requests the State Auditor to assess the social and financial effects of proposed mandated health insurance coverage for annual mental health wellness examinations under Senate Bill No. 46 (Regular Session 2025)
  • Required under Hawaii Revised Statutes section 23-51, which mandates an auditor assessment before the Legislature can consider any bill requiring health insurance coverage for specific services
  • Cites that one in five adults nationally experiences a diagnosable mental illness each year, with many not receiving care due to diagnosis costs
  • Auditor must submit findings and recommendations to the Legislature no later than 20 days prior to the Regular Session of 2027
  • Certified copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the Auditor and Insurance Commissioner

Legislative Description

Requesting The Auditor To Assess Both The Social And Financial Effects Of Proposed Mandated Health Insurance Coverage For Annual Mental Health Wellness Examinations.

Auditor

Last Action

Referred to CPN, WAM.

2/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection2/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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