Hawaii SB2050: Relating to Chiropractic.

What the bill says

A bill for an act relating to chiropractic.

From the enrolled text:

A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC. SECTION 1. Chapter 442, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as clinical training; supervision. (a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a chiropractic student may engage in clinical training involving the practice of chiropractic if: (1) The student is actively enrolled in a doctor of chiropractic program that is accredited by the Council on Chiropractic Education, or its successor organization, and approved by the board; (2) The clinical training conducted occurs pursuant to a formal affiliation agreement between the accredited doctor of chiropractic program and the supervising chiropractor or clinical training site; 2026-2451 SB2050 CDl SMA.docx Page 2 S.B. NO. C.D. (3) The student is directly supervised by the supervising chiropractor; provided that the supervising chiropractor shall: (A) Be licensed to practice chiropractic in the State; (B) Be physically present at the location where services are provided; and (C) Retain full professional and legal responsibility for the care provided to the patient; and (4) The student has completed all didactic coursework and is actively participating in the clinical phase of an accredited doctor of chiropractic program, having met all institutional requirements to engage in patient care as a clinical student. (b) Before providing services to a patient, a chiropractic student …

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Sponsors

• Jarrett Keohokalole (D, 24) · primary sponsor
• Stanley Chang (D, 9)
• Mike Gabbard (D, 21)
• Troy Hashimoto (D, 5)
• Tim Richards (D, SD-004)
• Joy San Buenaventura (D, 2)
• Dru Kanuha (D, 3)

Latest actions

1. June 5, 2026: Act 090, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190).
2. June 5, 2026: Act 090, 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190).
3. May 8, 2026: Enrolled to Governor.
4. May 8, 2026: Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5. May 6, 2026: Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
6. 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).
7. May 6, 2026: Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
8. April 29, 2026: Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
9. April 29, 2026: Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 89-26) as amended in (CD 1).
10. April 29, 2026: 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 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
• Representative(s) Muraoka. (April 28, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Conference Committee Vote (April 28, 2026): 3 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0) (April 14, 2026): 51 yea, 0 nay, passed
• CPC: recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS (April 9, 2026): 11 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is SB2050?

SB2050 is a bill in the Hawaii Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Relating to Chiropractic.

What does SB2050 do?

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

What is the status of SB2050?

Signed into law as of June 5, 2026. Latest action: Act 090, on 06/05/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190). (June 5, 2026).

Who sponsored SB2050?

Jarrett Keohokalole (D, 24), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB2050?

On the Hawaii Legislature website: https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2050&year=2026