SB2167Hawaii2026 sessionIntroduced
Relating To The Hawaii Patients' Bill Of Rights And Responsibilities Act.
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Plain-language summary
Revises Hawaii's Patients' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities Act to add provisions on telehealth parity, prior authorization timelines, and automated decision systems used in health care. Enhances medical data privacy standards and expands the insurance commissioner's enforcement authority. Also improves network adequacy, appeals procedures, and reporting requirements.
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History
Jan 14, 2026
SPending Introduction.
Jan 21, 2026
SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
Jan 26, 2026
SReferred to HHS, CPN.
Progress
IntroducedJan 21, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
TR
Sen. Tim Richards (D)Prime sponsor
SC
Sen. Stanley Chang (D)
CF
Sen. Carol Fukunaga (D)
TH
Sen. Troy Hashimoto (D)
AM
Sen. Angus McKelvey (D)
JB
Sen. Joy San Buenaventura (D)
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