Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 62: RELATING TO HEALTHCARE FACILITY NURSE STAFFING.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 62 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 13, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HEALTHCARE FACILITY NURSE STAFFING. Primary sponsor: Kanani Souza (Republican), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 21, 2025): Referred to HLT, LAB, 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.
Implements various nurse-to-patient ratios at hospitals and care homes. Requires the Department of Health to audit healthcare facility compliance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
“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 HLT, LAB, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Prefiled.