Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 2274: RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 2274 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 15, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MEDICAL CANNABIS. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 20, 2026): Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2553) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Repeals statutory language that currently authorizes the Department of Law Enforcement to: (1) inspect a qualifying medical cannabis patient's medical records held by the health provider who issued a written certification for the qualifying patient; and (2) suspend or revoke a health provider's ability to issue written certification for medical cannabis if the provider refuses the foregoing inspection, or if the medical records do not comply with the medical use of cannabis law.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Mike Gabbard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
| 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
- Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2553) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC.
- The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Re-Referred to HHS, JDC.
- Referred to PSM/HHS, JDC.
- Introduced and passed First Reading.
- Pending Introduction.