Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 1565
RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- AQUINO
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Recognizes individuals practicing acupuncture as essential health care providers who are subject to regulation and control.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 21, 2026, 4:08 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 22, 2025 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 23, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 27, 2025 · Senate
Referred to HHS, CPN. - Jan 31, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. - Feb 5, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. - Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 505) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to CPN. - Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.