Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1431: RELATING TO VIRAL HEPATITIS.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 1431 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO VIRAL HEPATITIS. Primary sponsor: Ron Kouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (May 29, 2025): Act 114, 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes the Department of Health to establish a Hepatitis Prevention Program. Requires the Department of Health to develop and implement a statewide educational program to inform the public on how to identify and prevent hepatitis and aid in its early diagnosis. Requires the Department of Health to develop a statewide comprehensive hepatitis prevention plan. Repeals outdated provisions related to hepatitis. Appropriates funds and establishes positions for the Hepatitis Prevention Program. (CD1)
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
- Act 114, 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).
- Act 114, on 05/29/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1214).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888).
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Muraoka, Pierick, Shimizu voting no (4) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 68).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25.
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 68) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25.
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
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