Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2271: RELATING TO HOSPITAL LICENSING.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 2271 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HOSPITAL LICENSING. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), KIDANI, Angus McKelvey (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 10, 2026): Act 221, 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires the Department of Health to adopt rules to allow hospitals to demonstrate compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State through accreditation or certification by any accreditation or certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (CD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| KIDANI | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Stanley Chang | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
“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 221, 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323).
- Act 221, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1323).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Enrolled to Governor.
- 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; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
- The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Matayoshi.
- Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 221-26).
- 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 221-26) as amended in (CD 1).
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