Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1449: RELATING TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES.
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- Introduced
- In committee
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
SB 1449 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 21, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PRIOR AUTHORIZATION OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES. 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.
Requires utilization review entities to submit data relating to the prior authorization of health care services to the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Establishes the Health Care Appropriateness and Necessity Working Group within the State Health Planning and Development Agency. 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.
- Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 807).
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-25-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329.
- Re-referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 36
- House Conferees Added: Representative Keohokapu-Lee Loy added as Co-Chair.
- Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-24-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329.
- Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-23-25 3:30PM; Conference Room 329.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 731).
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