Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1565: RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1565 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO ACUPUNCTURE. Primary sponsor: AQUINO. Most recent recorded action (February 14, 2025): Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 505) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to CPN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Recognizes individuals practicing acupuncture as essential health care providers who are subject to regulation and control.
Sponsors
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AQUINO | 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
- Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 505) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to CPN.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to CPN.
- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to HHS, CPN.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.