Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 3305
RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- KEOHOKALOLE (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Establishes a universal, single payer health care system to be known as "Hawaii Care", to provide comprehensive health care benefits to all state residents and eventually replace all existing health care plans in the State. Designates the Hawaii Health Authority as the responsible agency for the comprehensive planning, implementation, and administration of Hawaii Care. Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to develop and submit a comprehensive implementation and administration plan to the legislature by a certain date. Establishes the Hawaii Care special fund. Requires the Hawaii Health Authority to adopt rules and submit reports to the Legislature. Requires the Governor to appoint members to the Hawaii Health Authority by 12/31/2026. Requires the Department of Human Services to apply for necessary federal waivers. Takes effect 180 days after the approval of the Hawaii Medicaid State Plan and necessary federal waivers. Appropriates funds.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 30, 2026 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Feb 2, 2026 · Senate
Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM/JDC.