Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1788: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT.

In committee Last action January 26, 2026: Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1

Plain-language summary

HB 1788 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT. Primary sponsor: Amy Perruso (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Amy Perruso (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Della Belatti (Democratic); Tina Grandinetti (Democratic); and 6 more.