Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
HB 910: RELATING TO RARE DISEASES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 910 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO RARE DISEASES. Primary sponsor: Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Cory Chun (Democratic), Diamond Garcia (Republican), Darius Kila (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Chris Todd (Democratic), WARD. 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.
Establishes the rare disease advisory council to increase awareness and effective medical intervention for rare diseases. Establishes the rare disease advisory council special fund. Requires DOH and DOE to incorporate the importance of annual physical examinations for children in programs and literature. Amends the insurance code to include coverage for individuals with velocardiofacial syndrome and other genetic disorders. Exempts from cost sharing. Appropriates funds.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
“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/EDN, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3
- Pending introduction.