Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: April 10, 2026.
DOH; Hansen's Disease; Kalaupapa Settlement; Expenses; Rules; Annual Report; Transfer to the County of Maui.
Authorizes the Department of Health to continue providing services statewide to Hansen's disease patients living in the community. Repeals sections of Chapter 326, HRS, to take effect upon the two‑year anniversary of the passing of the last patient resident of Kalaupapa, as affirmed in a Governor's proclamation. Requires future planning for the Kalaupapa Settlement to include community organizations, including one selected in consultation with the Molokai community. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-04-10 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-04-10 | Latest Action | Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 564). |