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Measure Title: RELATING TO HEARING AIDS.
Report Title: Deaf and Blind Task Force; Kupuna Caucus; Health Insurance Coverage; Hearing Aids
Description: Requires health insurance policies and contracts issued on or after 1/1/2026 to provide optional coverage for the cost of hearing aids at a minimum $1,500 per hearing aid for each hearing-impaired ear every thirty-six months. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)
Companion:
Package: None
Current Referral: HLT, CPC, FIN
Introducer(s): SAN BUENAVENTURA, DECOITE, INOUYE, MCKELVEY, RHOADS, RICHARDS, Wakai
Act:

Sort by DateChamberStatus Text
3/12/2025HThe committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
3/7/2025HBill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Wednesday, 03-12-25 9:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/6/2025HReferred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19
3/6/2025HPass First Reading
3/4/2025HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 353) in amended form (SD 2).
3/4/2025SReport adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
2/27/2025S48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.
2/27/2025SReported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 749) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
2/20/2025SThe committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Richards.
2/14/2025SThe committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 02-20-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2/11/2025SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.
2/11/2025SReported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 271) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.
2/3/2025SThe committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole.
1/31/2025SThe committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
1/27/2025SReferred to HHS, CPN.
1/23/2025SIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/22/2025SPending Introduction.

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

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SB1494 SD2

All Versions of this Measure

SB1494_SD2 Link to SB1494_SD2 .PDF file
SB1494_SD1 Link to SB1494_SD1 .PDF file
SB1494 Link to SB1494 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB1494_SD1_SSCR271_ Link to committee report SB1494_SD1_SSCR271_ .PDF file
SB1494_SD2_SSCR749_ Link to committee report SB1494_SD2_SSCR749_ .PDF file

Testimony

SB1494_TESTIMONY_HHS_02-03-25_
SB1494_SD1_TESTIMONY_CPN_02-20-25_
SB1494_SD2_TESTIMONY_HLT_03-12-25_

Hearing Notices

HHS
2/03/25 1:00P
CR 225 & Videoconference
CPN
2/20/25 9:30A
CR 229 & Videoconference
HLT
3/12/25 9:00A
329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE