Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 688: RELATING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 688 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS. Primary sponsor: Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (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.
Requires the Department of Health to establish and administer a three-year Rural Community Health Worker Pilot Program that enables community health workers to provide outreach, education, training, and navigation to individuals residing in rural communities in the State and address social determinants of health. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
“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, FIN, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.