Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 138: URGING THE PROHIBITION OF THE USE OF "EXCITED DELIRIUM", OR SIMILAR PSEUDOSCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS, AS A MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, CAUSE OF DEATH, OR LEGAL THEORY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII.

Passed one chamber Last action April 9, 2026: Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1887-26), recommending adoption.

Plain-language summary

HR 138 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: URGING THE PROHIBITION OF THE USE OF "EXCITED DELIRIUM", OR SIMILAR PSEUDOSCIENTIFIC CONCEPTS, AS A MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS, CAUSE OF DEATH, OR LEGAL THEORY IN THE STATE OF HAWAII. Primary sponsor: Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Reported from JHA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1887-26), recommending adoption.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Ikaika Olds (Democratic); Terez Amato (Democratic); Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic); Jeanné Kapela (Democratic); and 3 more.