Hawaii HB1973: Relating to Health.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to health.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH. SECTION 1. The legislature finds that an estimated twenty-five thousand elderly individuals in Hawaii who require in-home health care or support services and do not qualify for existing programs, such as medicaid, cannot afford in-home care services. Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to establish a oneyear KupunAloha pilot program within the department of health to provide in-home health care and support services for individuals who do not qualify for existing government programs and cannot otherwise afford these services. SECTION 2. (a) There is established within the department of health a one-year KupunAloha pilot program to provide in-home health care and support services for eligible individuals who do not otherwise qualify for government assistance for these services. (b) In implementing the pilot program, the department shall create a plan of care for each eligible applicant. The 2026--3471 HB1973 CD1 HMSO H.B. NO. ~ Page2 C.D. department may refer eligible applicants to health care providers. (c) The pilot program may enter into contracts with health care providers to effectuate the purposes of this Act. Any contract executed pursuant to this Act shall be subject to chapter 103F, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (d) An individual shall not be considered eligible for the KupunAloha pilot program if: (1) The individual is covered by medicaid or …

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Sponsors

• Cory Chun (D, 35) · primary sponsor
• Terez Amato (D, 11)
• Della Belatti (D, 26)
• Luke Evslin (D, 16)
• Andrew Garrett (D, 22)
• Tina Grandinetti (D, 20)
• Hartsfield, Daisy (D, 36)
• Mark Hashem (D, 19)
• Linda Ichiyama (D, 31)
• Greggor Ilagan (D, 4)
• Kim Iwamoto (D, 25)
• Kirstin Kahaloa (D, 6)

Latest actions

1. July 14, 2026: Act 246, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1348).
2. July 14, 2026: Act 246, 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1348).
3. May 8, 2026: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
4. May 7, 2026: Transmitted to Governor.
5. May 6, 2026: Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
6. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
7. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
8. May 1, 2026: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
9. May 1, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 176-26).
10. May 1, 2026: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.

Votes

• Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1) (May 6, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (May 6, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
• none. (May 1, 2026): 4 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (May 1, 2026): 2 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Report adopted; Passed Third Reading (April 14, 2026): 25 yea, 0 nay, passed
• WAM: recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED (April 8, 2026): 13 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HB1973?

HB1973 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Health.

What does HB1973 do?

In its own words: A bill for an act relating to health.

What is the status of HB1973?

Signed into law as of July 14, 2026. Latest action: Act 246, on 07/14/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1348). (July 14, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1973?

Cory Chun (D, 35), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1973?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1973&year=2026