RELATING TO CHANGES TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONCERNING PATIENTS, THE COUNTY OF KALAWAO, AND THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT.
About This Bill
Latest Action · Jun 26, 2026
Act 171, 06/26/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1273).
Session
2026
Introduced
Jan 21, 2025
Primary Sponsor
KOUCHI· primary
Summary
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Authorizes the Department of Health to continue providing services statewide to Hansen's disease patients living in the community. Repeals sections of Chapter 326, Hawaii Revised Statutes, upon the 1‑year anniversary of the passing of the last patient resident of Kalaupapa as affirmed in the Governor's proclamation. Requires the Department of Health to include community organizations in the transition planning team. (CD1)
Subjects
Annual ReportDOHExpensesHansen's DiseaseRulesTransfer to the County of Maui