Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1430: RELATING TO FOREIGN MEDICAL GRADUATES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1430 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FOREIGN MEDICAL GRADUATES. Primary sponsor: Nadine Nakamura (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Allows foreign medical school graduates applying for a license to practice medicine and surgery to substitute one year of required medical training or experience in a hospital with one year of fellowship training where the parent program or hospital is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadine Nakamura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 15 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.