Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 556
RELATING TO RURAL EMERGENCY HOSPITALS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- HASHIMOTO (Democratic)
- INOUYE (Democratic)
- KIDANI
- MCKELVEY (Democratic)
- CHANG (Democratic)
- DECOITE (Democratic)
- AQUINO
- FEVELLA (Republican)
Cosponsors (2)
- Gabbard (Democratic)
- San Buenaventura (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Creates a framework for the licensure of rural emergency hospitals by the Department of Health. Provides for the continuation of Medicaid policy protections for hospitals transitioning to a rural emergency hospital designation.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Introduced. - Jan 17, 2025 · Senate
Passed First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM. - Feb 7, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-12-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. - Feb 12, 2025 · Senate
The committee on HHS deferred the measure. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.