Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 819: RELATING TO DISABILITY HEALTH DISPARITY.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 819 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO DISABILITY HEALTH DISPARITY. Primary sponsor: Sue Lee Loy (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (January 23, 2025): Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the State Council on Developmental Disabilities to collect data and submit to the Legislature a report focused on the health disparities experienced by individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in the State prior to the convening of the Regular Session of 2027. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sue Lee Loy | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 2 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to HLT, FIN, referral sheet 3
- Pending introduction.