Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 1579: RELATING TO PHARMACISTS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 1579 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 22, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PHARMACISTS. Primary sponsor: LEE, C., Stanley Chang (Democratic), KIDANI, Angus McKelvey (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 27, 2025): Referred to HHS, CPN.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Mandates reimbursement for services provided by participating registered pharmacists practicing within their scope of practice by private and public health plans in the State after 7/1/2026.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| C. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Tim Richards | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 4 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to HHS, CPN.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.