Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1421: RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS.
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Plain-language summary
SB 1421 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MEDICAL RECORDS. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 2, 2026): Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Repeals the requirement for the Department of Health to approve a health care provider's arrangement for the retention and preservation of patients' medical records before the provider ceases operations. Clarifies that retention and preservation of medical records must be consistent with federal and state regulations and requires providers to notify patients on how to access or request copies of their medical records. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Kouchi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 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
- Received notice of the discharge of all House Conferees (Hse. Com. No. 457).
- House Conferee(s) discharged.
- Senate Conferee(s) discharged.
- Received notice of all Senate conferees being discharged (Sen. Com. No. 409).
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731).
- Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Chang Co-Chair; Hashimoto, Fevella.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 789).
- House Conferees Appointed: Takayama, Poepoe Co-Chairs; Garcia.
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 610).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
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