Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 2868
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- LEE
- C.
- CHANG (Democratic)
- KEOHOKALOLE (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services, including clarifying permitted disclosures of protected health information to address changes in federal regulations. Establishes protections against abusive litigation. Prohibits medical malpractice insurers and health carriers from taking certain adverse actions against health care providers solely on the basis that the health care provider provides lawful reproductive health care services or gender-affirming care services.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 23, 2026 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 26, 2026 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.