Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 296
RELATING TO MINORS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- SAN BUENAVENTURA (Democratic)
- CHANG (Democratic)
- DECOITE (Democratic)
- FEVELLA (Republican)
- MCKELVEY (Democratic)
- MORIWAKI (Democratic)
- RICHARDS (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Authorizes a physician, upon consultation with a minor patient who indicates that the minor was the victim of a sexual offense, with the consent of the minor patient, to perform customary and necessary examinations to obtain evidence of the sexual offense and may prescribe for and treat the patient for any immediate condition caused by the sexual offense. Provides that the consent of the parent, parents, or legal guardian of a minor offender who has been committed to the Hawaii youth correctional facilities is not necessary in order to authorize hospital, medical, mental health, dental, emergency health, or emergency surgical care.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 14, 2025 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 15, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Referred to HHS/PSM, WAM. - Jan 31, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on HHS/PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 3:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
The committee on PSM deferred the measure. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
The committee on HHS deferred the measure. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.