Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2089: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH.
Passed both chambers Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2089 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MENTAL HEALTH. Primary sponsor: Dru Kanuha (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), KIDANI. It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (May 1, 2026): Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:05PM in conference room 329.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Expands the services eligible for Medicaid Prospective Payment System reimbursement to include certain services furnished by a federally qualified health center or rural health clinic and provided by mental health professionals under the clinical supervision of a licensed mental health professional. Requires the Department of Human Services to adopt rules for this purpose and seek federal approvals as necessary. Specifies that implementation is contingent upon and only to the extent approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dru Kanuha | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Lorraine Inouye | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Sharon Moriwaki | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 12 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:05PM in conference room 329.
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 1:45PM in conference room 329.
- Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-30-26 1:45PM in conference room 329.
- Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Kanuha Co-Chair; McKelvey.
- Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 723).
- Re-referred to HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 30
- House Conferees Appointed: Marten, Matayoshi, Keohokapu-Lee Loy Co-Chairs; Olds, Alcos.
- Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787).
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 620).
- Senate disagrees with House amendments.
- Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
- Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.
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