Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 629: RELATING TO THERAPY SERVICES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 629 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THERAPY SERVICES. Primary sponsor: Chris Todd (Democratic), Justin Woodson (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Elle Cochran (Republican), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), HOLT, Kirstin Kahaloa (Democratic), Lisa Kitagawa (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Dee Morikawa (Democratic), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Mahina Poepoe (Democratic), Sean Quinlan (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands the scopes of practice for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists employed by or contracted with the Department of Education to diagnose students with a medical condition in an educational setting and treat the students. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Justin Woodson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 9 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Elle Cochran | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| HOLT | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Kirstin Kahaloa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Lisa Kitagawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 48 |
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Dee Morikawa | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Mahina Poepoe | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Sean Quinlan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
“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.
- The committee(s) on CPC recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Thursday, 02-20-25 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from EDN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 343) 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) Cochran, Ward excused (2).
- The committee on EDN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Woodson, La Chica, Amato, Evslin, Garrett, Kapela, Kila, Olds, Sayama, Muraoka, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by EDN on Tuesday, 02-04-25 2:00PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to EDN, CPC, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.