Measure Title: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Report Title: DHS; DCCA; Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program; Medicaid; Subsidies; Waivers; Vouchers; Portability; Reports
Description: Establishes a three-year Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program within the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to assist individuals who have lost Medicaid health insurance coverage and lack access to other health insurance options. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to contract with a nonprofit health insurer or community-based organization to operate the Pilot Program under certain circumstances. Authorizes the Department of Human Services to issue premium subsidies in certain circumstances. Requires reports to the Legislature. Repeals 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Companion:  SB2087
Package: None
Current Referral: HSH, CPC, FIN
Introducer(s): KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS
Act:

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2/13/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Wednesday, 02-18-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/12/2026HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Pierick voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2/12/2026HReported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 220-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
2/10/2026HThe committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Amato, Hartsfield, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2/5/2026HBill scheduled for decision making on Tuesday, 02-10-26 10:30AM in conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/5/2026HThe committee(s) on HSH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-10-26 at 10:30AM.
2/2/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by HSH on Thursday, 02-05-26 9:30AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
1/26/2026HReferred to HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 1
1/21/2026HIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/15/2026HPrefiled.

S = Senate | H = House | D = Data Systems | $ = Appropriation measure | ConAm = Constitutional Amendment

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HB1546 HD1

All Versions of this Measure

HB1546_HD1 Link to HB1546_HD1 .PDF file
HB1546 Link to HB1546 .PDF file

Committee Reports

HB1546_HD1_HSCR220-26_ Link to committee report HB1546_HD1_HSCR220-26_ .PDF file

Testimony

HB1546_TESTIMONY_HSH_02-05-26_

Hearing Notices

HSH
2/05/26 9:30A
329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
HSH
2/10/26 10:30A
329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
CPC
2/18/26 2:00P
329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE