STATE BILLHI SB 838ENGROSSED

Relating To Health Insurance.

Beginning 1/1/2026, requires all health insurers in the State, excluding Medicaid managed care programs, to cover the cost of continuous glucose monitors and related supplies under certain conditions. 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 838 · EngrossedMar 4

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Bill details

Last action: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. · Dec 8, 2025
Pending committee: Health

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. 208) 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

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Feb 27, 2025Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 743) 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 14, 2025Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.Senate

Feb 14, 2025Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 630) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.Senate

Feb 12, 2025The 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, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Senate

Feb 7, 2025The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-12-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.Senate

Jan 23, 2025Referred to HHS, CPN.Senate

Jan 21, 2025Passed First Reading.Senate

Jan 17, 2025Introduced.Senate

Recorded votes

Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 20, 2025 · Senate · 4 yea · 0 nayPassed

Senate Health and Human Services: Passed, With AmendmentsFeb 12, 2025 · Senate · 5 yea · 0 nayPassed

Subjects

Department of Human Services
Department of Health
Health Insurance
Mandated Coverage
Diabetes
Equipment and Supplies
Continuous Glucose Monitors

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