Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 1328
RELATING TO MIDWIVES.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- COCHRAN (Republican)
- AMATO (Democratic)
- BELATTI (Democratic)
- GARCIA (Republican)
- HUSSEY (Democratic)
- IWAMOTO (Democratic)
- KAHALOA (Democratic)
- KAPELA (Democratic)
- KONG (Democratic)
- MATSUMOTO (Republican)
- PERRUSO (Democratic)
- PIERICK (Republican)
- POEPOE (Democratic)
- REYES ODA (Republican)
- SOUZA (Republican)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Continues a licensing scheme for licensed certified midwives and licensed certified professional midwives, to be overseen by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Reestablishes the home birth task force to provide recommendations on issues related to home births. Dissolves the task force on 6/30/2026. Requires reports to the Legislature.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 22, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 23, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 27, 2025 · House
Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4 - Jan 30, 2025 · House
Re-referred to HLT/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 8 - Feb 7, 2025 · House
Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT/CPC on Monday, 02-10-25 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. - Feb 10, 2025 · House
The committee(s) on HLT/CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.