Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 2289: RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF NEED.

In committee Last action February 17, 2026: Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2296) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Plain-language summary

SB 2289 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO CERTIFICATES OF NEED. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), KIDANI, Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2296) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic); Stanley Chang (Democratic); KIDANI; Angus McKelvey (Democratic); and 1 more. 1 co-sponsor.