Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1744: RELATING TO NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1744 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE. Primary sponsor: Diamond Garcia (Republican), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to HSH/HLT, 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 the Department of Human Services to amend the Hawaii Medicaid State Plan or request approval from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for an amendment under the Medicaid State Plan to include naturopathic medicine.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Chris Muraoka | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 45 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
“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 HSH/HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.