Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1328: RELATING TO MIDWIVES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1328 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MIDWIVES. Primary sponsor: Elle Cochran (Republican), Terez Amato (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Sam Kong (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 10, 2025): The committee(s) on HLT/CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Continues a licensing scheme for licensed certified midwives and licensed certified professional midwives, to be overseen by the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs. Reestablishes the home birth task force to provide recommendations on issues related to home births. Dissolves the task force on 6/30/2026. Requires reports to the Legislature.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elle Cochran | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Sam Kong | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 33 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee(s) on HLT/CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT/CPC on Monday, 02-10-25 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Re-referred to HLT/CPC, FIN, referral sheet 8
- Referred to JHA, FIN, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.