HB2537Hawaii2026 sessionIntroduced
Relating To The Patients' Bill Of Rights.
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Plain-language summary
Establishes patient rights related to timely access to specialists and prior authorization timelines under health carrier plans. Requires health carriers to meet specific standards when using automated decision support tools for claims determinations and utilization review, including safeguards for protected health information. Expands the Insurance Commissioner's enforcement authority over these practices.
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History
Jan 28, 2026
HIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
Feb 2, 2026
HReferred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 6
Progress
IntroducedJan 28, 2026
Engrossed
Enrolled
Passed
Signed into law
Sponsors
TA
Rep. Terez Amato (D)Prime sponsor
DB
Rep. Della au Belatti (D)
TG
Rep. Tina Grandinetti (D)
GI
Rep. Greggor Ilagan (D)
KI
Rep. Kim Iwamoto (D)
JK
Rep. Jeanne Kapela (D)
Sources
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