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Measure Title: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Report Title: DHS; DCCA; Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program; Medicaid; Subsidies; Waivers; Vouchers; Portability; Reports; Appropriation ($)
Description: Establishes a 3-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. Appropriates moneys. Sunsets 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD2)
Companion:  SB2087
Package: None
Current Referral: CPN, WAM
Introducer(s): KAHALOA, AMATO, CHUN, EVSLIN, ILAGAN, KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY, KILA, KUSCH, LEE, M., LOWEN, MARTEN, MIYAKE, MORIKAWA, OLDS, PERRUSO, POEPOE, TAKAYAMA, TARNAS
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5/1/2026HConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 5:20PM in conference room 329.
4/30/2026HConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 2:00PM in conference room 329.
4/29/2026HConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Thursday 04-30-26 2:00PM in conference room 329.
4/28/2026HConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Wednesday 04-29-26 2:00PM in conference room 329.
4/24/2026HBill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Monday, 04-27-26 2:00PM in conference room 329.
4/23/2026HReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 737).
4/23/2026SSenate Conferees Appointed: McKelvey Chair; Wakai Co-Chair; Awa.
4/21/2026SReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799).
4/21/2026HHouse Conferees Appointed: Marten, Matayoshi, Hartsfield Co-Chairs; Garcia.
4/17/2026SReceived notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
4/16/2026HHouse disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
4/14/2026HReturned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 582) in amended form (SD 2).
4/14/2026SReport adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
4/9/2026S48 Hrs. Notice 04-14-26.
4/9/2026SReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3688) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
4/6/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C..
4/1/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-06-26 10:32AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
3/30/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
3/30/2026SReported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3318) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
3/24/2026SThe committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
3/20/2026SThe committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-24-26 9:35AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
3/20/2026SRe-Referred to CPN, WAM.
3/10/2026SReferred to HHS/CPN, WAM.
3/6/2026SPassed First Reading.
3/6/2026SReceived from House (Hse. Com. No. 17).
3/5/2026HPassed Third Reading with Representative(s) Garcia voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
3/5/2026HReported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 825-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
2/26/2026HThe committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Alcos; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2/24/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Thursday, 02-26-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/20/2026HReport adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with Representative(s) Alcos voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).
2/20/2026HReported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 670-26), recommending referral to FIN.
2/18/2026HThe committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Iwamoto, Kong, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Ichiyama, Lowen.
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.

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All Versions of this Measure

HB1546_SD2 Link to HB1546_SD2 .PDF file
HB1546_SD1 Link to HB1546_SD1 .PDF file
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 (opens in new window)
HB1546_HD1_HSCR670-26_ Link to committee report HB1546_HD1_HSCR670-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
HB1546_HD1_HSCR825-26_ Link to committee report HB1546_HD1_HSCR825-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
HB1546_SD1_SSCR3318_ Link to committee report HB1546_SD1_SSCR3318_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
HB1546_SD2_SSCR3688_ Link to committee report HB1546_SD2_SSCR3688_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

HB1546_TESTIMONY_HSH_02-05-26_
HB1546_HD1_TESTIMONY_CPC_02-18-26_
HB1546_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-26-26_
HB1546_HD1_TESTIMONY_CPN_03-24-26_
HB1546_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-06-26_

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
FIN
2/26/26 2:00P
308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
CPN
3/24/26 9:35A
CR 229 & Videoconference
WAM
4/06/26 10:32A
CR 211 & Videoconference
CONF
4/27/26 2:00P
329
CONF
4/29/26 2:00P
329
CONF
4/30/26 2:00P
329
CONF
5/01/26 2:00P
329
CONF
5/01/26 5:20P
329