Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 153: REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ARTS-BASED SOCIAL PRESCRIBING WITHIN PUBLIC INSURANCE, PRIVATE INSURANCE, AND PREPAID HEALTH CARE PLANS IN HAWAII.

In committee Last action March 18, 2026: Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 19

Plain-language summary

HR 153 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE DIRECTOR OF HEALTH TO CONVENE A WORKING GROUP TO EXAMINE THE FEASIBILITY OF ARTS-BASED SOCIAL PRESCRIBING WITHIN PUBLIC INSURANCE, PRIVATE INSURANCE, AND PREPAID HEALTH CARE PLANS IN HAWAII. Primary sponsor: Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (March 18, 2026): Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 19.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Jeanné Kapela (Democratic); Sue Lee Loy (Democratic); Matthias Kusch (Democratic); Amy Perruso (Democratic); and 1 more.