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Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1546: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.

Passed both chambers Official data

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Enacted

Last official action: ·Record last updated:

Plain-language summary

HB 1546 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE. Primary sponsor: Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), LEE, M., Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:20PM in conference room 329.

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Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Establishes a 3-year Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program within the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to assist individuals who have lost Medicaid health insurance coverage and lack access to other health insurance options. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to contract with a nonprofit health insurer or community-based organization to operate the Pilot Program under certain circumstances. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to issue premium subsidies in certain circumstances. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates moneys. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17

NameRolePartyChamberDistrict
Kirstin KahaloaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse6
Terez AmatoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse11
Cory ChunPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse35
Luke EvslinPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse16
Greggor IlaganPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse4
Sue Lee LoyPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse2
Darius KilaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse44
Matthias KuschPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse1
LEEPrimary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
M.Primary sponsorNot applicable (committee)——
Nicole LowenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse7
Lisa MartenPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse51
Tyson MiyakePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse10
Dee MorikawaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse17
Ikaika OldsPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse23
Amy PerrusoPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse46
Mahina PoepoePrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse13
Gregg TakayamaPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse34
David TarnasPrimary sponsorDemocraticHouse8

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

  1. Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:20PM in conference room 329.
  2. Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 2:00PM in conference room 329.
  3. Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 2:00PM in conference room 329.
  4. Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 2:00PM in conference room 329.
  5. Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-27-26 2:00PM in conference room 329.
  6. Senate Conferees Appointed: McKelvey Chair; Wakai Co-Chair; Awa.
  7. Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 737).
  8. House Conferees Appointed: Marten, Matayoshi, Hartsfield Co-Chairs; Garcia.
  9. Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799).
  10. Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
  11. House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
  12. Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

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Sources

  1. Open States / Plural (data from the official legislature website)
  2. Official legislature source