Hawaii · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
SB 829: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
SB 829 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE. Primary sponsor: Troy Hashimoto (Democratic), Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 12, 2025): The committee on HHS deferred the measure.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes physicians to practice at organized ambulatory health care facilities even if the physician does not have hospital privileges at a licensed hospital in the same geographic location as the ambulatory facility. Provides that a written transfer agreement is not required to transfer a patient from an organized ambulatory health care facility to a licensed hospital.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Hashimoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Lynn DeCoite | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 7 |
| Jarrett Keohokalole | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 24 |
| Angus McKelvey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 6 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- The committee on HHS deferred the measure.
- The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-12-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Referred to HHS, WAM.
- Passed First Reading.
- Introduced.