Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 557: RELATING TO HEALTH.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 557 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HEALTH. Primary sponsor: Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Stanley Chang (Democratic), Kurt Fevella (Republican), Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Lorraine Inouye (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic), Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires Huli Au Ola to conduct a study on physician and dentist recruitment and retention to serve the island of Molokai. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/31/2050. (SD1)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 8 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Stanley Chang | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 9 |
| Kurt Fevella | Primary sponsor | Republican | Senate | 20 |
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Lorraine Inouye | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 1 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
| Karl Rhoads | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 13 |
| Joy San Buenaventura | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 2 |
| Mike Gabbard | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 21 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Reported from HRE (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 224) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
- Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
- The committee(s) on HRE recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HRE were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kim, Kidani, Fukunaga, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto.
- The committee(s) on HRE has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-25 3:05PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
- Public notice requirement waived pursuant to Senate Rule 21.
- Referred to HRE, WAM.
- Introduced.
- Passed First Reading.