Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 20, 2026.
Physician Assistant Licensure Compact; Governor; Authorization to Enter; Appropriation.
Beginning 1/1/2027, authorizes the Governor to enter the PA Licensure Compact to create a comprehensive process that complements the existing licensing authority of the Hawaii Medical Board and provides a streamlined process that allows a PA to become licensed in multiple states, thereby enhancing the portability of a PA license and ensuring the safety of patients. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-20 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-20 | Latest Action | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. |