Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 598: RELATING TO HEALTH.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 598 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HEALTH. Primary sponsor: Diamond Garcia (Republican), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Cory Chun (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Generated automatically from the official title, sponsor list, and status record only. It does not characterize the bill’s purpose or effects. How summaries are written
Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the imposition of cost-sharing requirements for certain diagnostic and supplemental breast examinations.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.