Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1748: RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1748 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MEDICAL EDUCATION. Primary sponsor: Diamond Garcia (Republican), Darius Kila (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Chris Muraoka (Republican), Julie Reyes Oda (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 26, 2026): Referred to HED, 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 University of Hawaii Board of Regents to establish a nutrition and metabolic health curriculum for medical students at the John A. Burns School of Medicine. Requires a report to the Legislature.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| 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 HED, HLT, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.