Relating To Hearing Aids.
State of HawaiiHawaiiRequires 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)
- Status
- Engrossed
- Passed its first chamber
- Status date
- Mar 4, 2025
- 618 days ago
- Current chamber
- House of Representatives
- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
HI SB 1494 · EngrossedMar 4
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Bill details
- Last action
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. · Dec 8, 2025
- Pending committee
- Health
Sponsors
JSJoy San BuenaventuraSenator · Democrat · SD-002Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
LDLynn DecoiteSenator · Democrat · SD-007Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
LILorraine InouyeSenator · Democrat · SD-001Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
AMAngus McKelveySenator · Democrat · SD-006Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
KRKarl RhoadsSenator · Democrat · SD-013Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
TRTim RichardsSenator · Democrat · SD-004Primary sponsorPrimary sponsor
GWGlenn WakaiSenator · Democrat · SD-015
Bill history
Newest first.
Dec 8, 2025Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
Mar 12, 2025The committee(s) on HLT recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.House
Mar 7, 2025Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Wednesday, 03-12-25 9:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.House
Mar 6, 2025Referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 19House
Mar 6, 2025Pass First ReadingHouse
Mar 4, 2025Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 353) in amended form (SD 2).House
Mar 4, 2025Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Senate
Feb 27, 202548 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25.Senate
Show 10 earlier actions
Feb 27, 2025Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 749) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).Senate
Feb 20, 2025The 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.Senate
Feb 14, 2025The committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 02-20-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.Senate
Feb 11, 2025Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.Senate
Feb 11, 2025Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 271) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.Senate
Feb 3, 2025The 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.Senate
Jan 31, 2025The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-03-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.Senate
Jan 27, 2025Referred to HHS, CPN.Senate
Jan 23, 2025Introduced and passed First Reading.Senate
Jan 22, 2025Pending Introduction.Senate
Recorded votes
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 20, 2025 · Senate · 4 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Senate Health and Human Services: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 3, 2025 · Senate · 4 yea · 0 nayPassedPassed
Subjects
- Deaf and Blind Task Force
- Kupuna Caucus
- Health Insurance Coverage
- Hearing Aids
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