Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1538: RELATING TO HOSPITAL LICENSING.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1538 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HOSPITAL LICENSING. Primary sponsor: Gregg Takayama (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to HLT, CPC, 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 the Department of Health to adopt rules to allow hospitals to demonstrate compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State through accreditation or certification by any accreditation or certification organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“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, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.