Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 144
RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- KEOHOKALOLE (Democratic)
- AQUINO
- CHANG (Democratic)
- HASHIMOTO (Democratic)
- RHOADS (Democratic)
- RICHARDS (Democratic)
Cosponsors (2)
- Kanuha (Democratic)
- San Buenaventura (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Beginning 7/1/2027, allows chiropractic students enrolled in a qualified chiropractic college to engage in clinical practice as part of their college instruction if directly supervised by a qualified licensed chiropractor. Requires the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic to adopt rules. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
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Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:16 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2025 Senate | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Feb 19, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
| Jan 27, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 10, 2025 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 15, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Referred to HHS, CPN. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-27-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. - Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. - Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 204) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN. - Feb 10, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN. - Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 02-19-25 9:35AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference. - Feb 19, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Richards. - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 738) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). - Feb 27, 2025 · Senate
48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25. - Mar 4, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. - Mar 4, 2025 · House
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 99) in amended form (SD 2). - Mar 6, 2025 · House
Pass First Reading - Mar 6, 2025 · House
Referred to HED, CPC, referral sheet 19 - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.