STATE BILLHI SB 2087ENGROSSED

Relating To Health Insurance.

State of Hawaii

Establishes a three-year Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program to be administered by the Department of Human Services, in consultation with the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs, to subsidize the cost of certain health insurance deductibles for eligible individuals. Authorizes the Department to contract with a nonprofit health insurer or community-based organization to operate the Pilot Program; provided that the Department shall allow the operator to access state-backed reinsurance or risk stabilization support for the operation of the Pilot Program. Requires reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Repeals 6/30/2029. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Status
Engrossed
Passed its first chamber
Status date
Mar 10, 2026
247 days ago
Current chamber
House of Representatives
Session
2026 Regular Session
HI SB 2087 · EngrossedMar 10

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Bill details

Last action
Referred to HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17 · Mar 12, 2026
Pending committee
Human Services & Homelessness

Sponsors

DKDru KanuhaSenator · Democrat · SD-003Primary sponsor
SCStanley ChangSenator · Democrat · SD-009Primary sponsor
THTroy HashimotoSenator · Democrat · SD-005Primary sponsor
MKMichelle KidaniSenator · Democrat · SD-018Primary sponsor
RFRachele Fernandez LamosaoSenator · Democrat · SD-019Primary sponsor
AMAngus McKelveySenator · Democrat · SD-006Primary sponsor
KRKarl RhoadsSenator · Democrat · SD-013Primary sponsor
TRTim RichardsSenator · Democrat · SD-004Primary sponsor
Show 2 more sponsors
CFCarol FukunagaSenator · Democrat · SD-011
JSJoy San BuenaventuraSenator · Democrat · SD-002

Bill history

Newest first.

Mar 12, 2026Referred to HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 17House
Mar 12, 2026Pass First ReadingHouse
Mar 10, 2026Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 163) in amended form (SD 2).House
Mar 10, 2026Report 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
Mar 6, 202648 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.Senate
Mar 6, 2026Reported from CPN/WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2919) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).Senate
Mar 3, 2026The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.Senate
Mar 3, 2026The 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, Lamosao, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Awa.Senate
Show 9 earlier actions
Feb 27, 2026The committee(s) on CPN/WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:16AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Senate
Feb 11, 2026Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/WAM.Senate
Feb 11, 2026Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2161) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/WAM.Senate
Feb 4, 2026The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate
Feb 2, 2026The committee(s) on HHS deferred the measure until 02-04-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.Senate
Jan 30, 2026The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-02-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.Senate
Jan 22, 2026Referred to HHS, CPN/WAM.Senate
Jan 21, 2026Introduced and passed First Reading.Senate
Jan 14, 2026Pending Introduction.Senate

Recorded votes

Senate Health and Human Services: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 4, 2026 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassed
Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With AmendmentsMar 3, 2026 · Senate · 4 yea · 0 nayPassed
Senate Ways and Means: Passed, With AmendmentsMar 3, 2026 · Senate · 12 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

  • DHS
  • DCCA
  • Health Coverage Continuity Pilot Program
  • Bronze Level
  • Catastrophic Plan
  • Subsidies
  • Waivers
  • Portability
  • Reports
  • Deductibles
  • Appropriation ($)

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