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Measure Title: RELATING TO HEALTH INSURANCE.
Report Title: DHS; DCCA; Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program; Bronze Level; Catastrophic Plan; Deductibles; Subsidies; Waivers; Portability; Reports; Appropriation ($)
Description: Establishes a 3-year Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program to be administered by the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to subsidize the cost of certain health insurance deductibles for eligible individuals. Authorizes the Department to contract with a nonprofit health insurer or community-based organization to operate the Pilot Program; provided that the Department shall allow the operator to access state-backed reinsurance or risk stabilization support for the operation of the Pilot Program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2029. (SD1)
Companion:  HB1546
Package: None
Current Referral: HHS, CPN/WAM
Introducer(s): KANUHA, CHANG, HASHIMOTO, KIDANI, LAMOSAO, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Fukunaga, San Buenaventura
Act:

Sort by DateChamberStatus Text
2/27/2026SThe committee(s) on CPN/WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:16AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/11/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.
2/11/2026SReported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2161) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.
2/4/2026SThe committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/2/2026SThe committee(s) on HHS deferred the measure until 02-04-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
1/30/2026SThe committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-02-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
1/22/2026SReferred to HHS, CPN/WAM.
1/21/2026SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/14/2026SPending Introduction.

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

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SB2087 SD1

All Versions of this Measure

SB2087_SD1 Link to SB2087_SD1 .PDF file
SB2087 Link to SB2087 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB2087_SD1_SSCR2161_ Link to committee report SB2087_SD1_SSCR2161_ .PDF file

Testimony

SB2087_TESTIMONY_HHS_02-02-26_

Hearing Notices

HHS
2/02/26 1:05P
CR 225 & Videoconference
HHS
2/04/26 1:00P
CR 225 & Videoconference
CPN/WAM
3/03/26 10:16A
CR 211 & Videoconference