Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1536: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1536 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. Primary sponsor: Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires insurers, mutual benefit societies, and health maintenance organizations to provide coverage for the cost of prosthetic devices, including activity-specific prostheses, and orthotic devices for policies, contracts, plans, and agreements issued or renewed on or after 1/1/2027. Establishes an unspecified minimum yearly benefit for prosthetic devices and orthotic devices.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.