Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii HB 710
RELATING TO INSURANCE.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- TAKENOUCHI (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Prohibits health insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations from arbitrarily denying coverage requests for gender affirming health care services when the requested service is known to be considered a standard of care and for which scientific evidence exists that supports the service. Increases transparency of insurance carrier medical necessity reviews and requirements when coverage is denied.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · House
Pending introduction. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Introduced and Pass First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · House
Referred to HLT, JHA, CPC, referral sheet 2 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.