Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1540: RELATING TO HOME HEALTH 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 1540 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HOME HEALTH 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.
Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation from an accreditation organization or a certification organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. Specifies conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis. Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information.
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.