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Hawaii would fund colorectal screening help for eligible residents

Hawaii would provide screening help to residents who meet listed insurance or Medicaid conditions, if lawmakers provide money for the program.

What it does

The state provides financial help for colorectal cancer screenings to eligible residents, if lawmakers provide money. The screenings must meet state coverage rules and have no cost-sharing charges.

The Department of Human Services sets rules and an application process for the screening program. The listed funding amount is blank, and the program depends on money lawmakers provide.

Covered insurance plans provide colorectal cancer screenings using all A- and B-grade methods recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Their coverage must follow federal guidance.

Argument forEligible residents could get screenings without cost-sharing charges, which may help people whose coverage does not pay for them in full.

Argument againstEligible residents could face delays if lawmakers do not provide enough money or the department has not set up the application process.

More detail

The Department of Human Services provides state-funded financial help for colorectal cancer screenings. The help is for state residents who are uninsured, have coverage that does not cover qualifying screenings without cost sharing, or are permanent or nonresident aliens who cannot get Medicaid. The assistance depends on money appropriated by the legislature. Screenings must meet the requirements in the two cited state insurance laws, and no cost-sharing charges may be imposed.

The Department of Human Services adopts rules and establishes an application process for the screening program. The rules and application process apply to state-funded colorectal cancer screenings. The program depends on money appropriated by the legislature; the stated appropriation amount is blank.

Covered insurance plans provide colorectal cancer screening coverage consistent with federal guidance. This applies to qualifying accident and health or sickness insurance policies, and individual and group hospital and medical service contracts. The requirement excludes policies that cover only specified diseases or provide other limited benefits. Coverage includes all A- and B-grade screening methods recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.

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IntroducedJan 23
Passed HouseMar 5
Passed SenateApr 10
To Governor
Became LawJul 10

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jul 10Act 219, 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1321).Latest
2. Jul 10Act 219, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1321).Became Law
3. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).Minor
4. May 7Transmitted to Governor.
5. May 6Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1. Result: pass.Lower
6. May 6Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).Major
7. May 6Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).Minor
8. May 1The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Marten, Grandinetti, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
9. May 1The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Wakai, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
10. May 1Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 166-26) as amended in (CD 1).
11. May 1Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
12. May 1Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 166-26).
13. May 148 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
14. Apr 30Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 3:40PM in conference room 329.
15. Apr 28Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-30-26 3:40PM in conference room 329.
16. Apr 23Senate Conferees Appointed: Keohokalole Chair; Wakai Co-Chair; San Buenaventura.
17. Apr 23Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 737).Minor
18. Apr 21House Conferees Appointed: Takayama, Marten, Grandinetti, Keohokapu-Lee Loy Co-Chairs; Alcos.
19. Apr 21Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799).Minor
20. Apr 16Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599).Minor
21. Apr 14House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).Minor
22. Apr 10Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) McKelvey, San Buenaventura. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
23. Apr 10Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 539) in amended form (SD 1).
24. Apr 9Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3617) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
25. Apr 9One Day Notice 04-10-26.
26. Apr 6The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C..Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Upper
27. Apr 1The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 04-06-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Minor
28. Mar 30Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3325) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
29. Mar 30The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-01-26 10:03AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
30. Mar 30Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Minor
31. Mar 24The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
32. Mar 20The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-24-26 9:35AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
33. Mar 19Re-Referred to CPN, WAM.Minor
34. Mar 10Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.Minor
35. Mar 6Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 67).Minor
36. Mar 6Passed First Reading.Minor
37. Mar 5Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 839-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
38. Mar 5Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
39. Feb 27The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Lee, M..Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Lower
40. Feb 24Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Friday, 02-27-26 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
41. Feb 20Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 691-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN.
  - Vote recorded Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2. Result: pass.Lower
42. Feb 20Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).Minor
43. Feb 18The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Iwamoto, Kong, Marten, Tam; Ayes with reservations: none; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Pierick; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Ichiyama, Lowen.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
44. Feb 13Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Wednesday, 02-18-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
45. Feb 10Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).Minor
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC. Result: pass.Lower
46. Feb 9Reported from HLT/HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 58-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
47. Feb 4The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Hartsfield, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
  - Vote recorded The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
48. Feb 4The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Amato, Hartsfield, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
49. Jan 30Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT/HSH on Wednesday, 02-04-26 9:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
50. Jan 28Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3Minor
51. Jan 26Introduced and Pass First Reading.Minor
52. Jan 23Pending introduction.Introduced

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HB 1969HawaiiProcess complete

Hawaii would fund colorectal screening help for eligible residents

Hawaii would provide screening help to residents who meet listed insurance or Medicaid conditions, if lawmakers provide money for the program.

What it does

The state provides financial help for colorectal cancer screenings to eligible residents, if lawmakers provide money. The screenings must meet state coverage rules and have no cost-sharing charges.

The Department of Human Services sets rules and an application process for the screening program. The listed funding amount is blank, and the program depends on money lawmakers provide.

Covered insurance plans provide colorectal cancer screenings using all A- and B-grade methods recommended by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Their coverage must follow federal guidance.

Argument forEligible residents could get screenings without cost-sharing charges, which may help people whose coverage does not pay for them in full.

Argument againstEligible residents could face delays if lawmakers do not provide enough money or the department has not set up the application process.

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Where it stands

IntroducedJan 23
Passed HouseMar 5
Passed SenateApr 10
To Governor
Became LawJul 10

Looking ahead

No hearings or votes scheduled.

History

2026
1. Jul 10Act 219, 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1321).Latest
2. Jul 10Act 219, on 07/09/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1321).Became Law
3. May 8Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).Minor
4. May 7Transmitted to Governor.
5. May 6Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).Major
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Result: pass.Upper
  - Vote recorded Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1. Result: pass.Lower
6. May 6Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).Major
7. May 6Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).Minor
8. May 1The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Marten, Grandinetti, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. Result: pass.Lower
  - Vote recorded The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
9. May 1The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Wakai, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
10. May 1Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 166-26) as amended in (CD 1).
11. May 1Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
12. May 1Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 166-26).
13. May 148 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
14. Apr 30Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 3:40PM in conference room 329.
15. Apr 28Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-30-26 3:40PM in conference room 329.
16. Apr 23Senate Conferees Appointed: Keohokalole Chair; Wakai Co-Chair; San Buenaventura.
17. Apr 23Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 737).Minor
18. Apr 21House Conferees Appointed: Takayama, Marten, Grandinetti, Keohokapu-Lee Loy Co-Chairs; Alcos.
19. Apr 21Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 799).Minor
20. Apr 16Received notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 599).Minor
21. Apr 14House disagrees with Senate amendment (s).Minor
22. Apr 10Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) McKelvey, San Buenaventura. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.Passed Senate
  - Vote recorded Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Upper
23. Apr 10Returned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 539) in amended form (SD 1).
24. Apr 9Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3617) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
25. Apr 9One Day Notice 04-10-26.
26. Apr 6The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C..Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Upper
27. Apr 1The committee(s) on WAM deferred the measure until 04-06-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.Minor
28. Mar 30Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3325) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
29. Mar 30The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-01-26 10:03AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
30. Mar 30Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.Minor
31. Mar 24The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Lamosao, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
32. Mar 20The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-24-26 9:35AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
33. Mar 19Re-Referred to CPN, WAM.Minor
34. Mar 10Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.Minor
35. Mar 6Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 67).Minor
36. Mar 6Passed First Reading.Minor
37. Mar 5Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 839-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
  - Vote recorded Passed Third Reading. Result: pass.Lower
38. Mar 5Passed Third Reading with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.Passed House
39. Feb 27The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Lee, M..Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. Result: pass.Lower
40. Feb 24Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Friday, 02-27-26 10:00AM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
41. Feb 20Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 691-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending referral to FIN.
  - Vote recorded Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2. Result: pass.Lower
42. Feb 20Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1).Minor
43. Feb 18The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Iwamoto, Kong, Marten, Tam; Ayes with reservations: none; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Pierick; and 2 Excused: Representative(s) Ichiyama, Lowen.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
44. Feb 13Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Wednesday, 02-18-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
45. Feb 10Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Pierick voting no (1) and none excused (0).Minor
  - Vote recorded Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC. Result: pass.Lower
46. Feb 9Reported from HLT/HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 58-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
47. Feb 4The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Hartsfield, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
  - Vote recorded The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
  - Vote recorded The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Lower
48. Feb 4The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Amato, Hartsfield, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.Minor
49. Jan 30Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT/HSH on Wednesday, 02-04-26 9:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
50. Jan 28Referred to HLT/HSH, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 3Minor
51. Jan 26Introduced and Pass First Reading.Minor
52. Jan 23Pending introduction.Introduced

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