Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 218: RELATING TO HOSPITALS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 218 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 15, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HOSPITALS. Primary sponsor: Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 31-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires any hospital licensed by the Department of Health that has an operating room to adopt and implement policies to prevent exposure to surgical smoke. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 31-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Woodson excused (1).
- The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Hartsfield, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Friday, 01-30-26 10:30AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.