HB 2285

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 30, 2026.

State Board of Nursing; Nurse Licensure Compact; Registered Nurses; Licensed Practical Nurses; Fees.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-2285
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee HLT/LAB, CPC, FIN
House in_committee 2026-01-30
Healthcare
Summary

Allows the Governor to enter the State into the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact, which will allow a nurse who is licensed by a home state to practice under a multistate licensure privilege in each party state, effective 1/1/2027. Beginning 1/1/2027, allows the State Board of Nursing to charge different fees for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who hold a multistate license issued by the State. Appropriates general revenues.

Sponsor
Nadine K. Nakamura
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-30 Status in_committee
2026-01-30 Latest Action Referred to HLT/LAB, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5
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