SB 2272: DOH; Home Health Agencies; Licensing Inspections; CMS; Accreditation Organizations; Certification Organizations; Public Information
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-05-02
Current Status:
Passed
(2026-06-09: Act 105, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205).)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
What does this bill do?
The bill lets the Department of Health accept accreditation or certification from an organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as proof that a licensed home health agency has met state licensing inspections. If the agency keeps full accreditation or certification and provides a certified copy of the report, it can be exempt from state licensing inspections during that period. Reports of survey and official accreditation or certification letters used to show compliance must be made public information.
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Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation or certification from an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. Specifies conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis throughout the accreditation or certification period. Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information. (CD1)
Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation from an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. Specifies conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis. Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation from an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. Specifies conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis. Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation from an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. Specifies conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis. Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation from an accreditation organization or a certification organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. Specifies conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis. Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to authorize the department of health to accept accreditation or certification from an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State.
SECTION 2. Section 321-91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§321-91 Program of home health
services. (a) The department of health is authorized to
establish and administer a program to provide home health services, pursuant to
the provisions of Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Home health services shall mean ancillary
paramedical services rendered in the patient's home, and shall include[,]
but not be limited to[,] professional nursing care, physiotherapy,
occupational therapy, speech and hearing therapy, medical social services, and
home health aide services. The authority
of the department [hereunder] under this subsection shall be
liberally construed in order that the State may receive the maximum benefits of
[said] Title XVIII.
(b) A home health agency that is licensed by the department of health and accredited or certified by an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services may be used to demonstrate the home health agency's compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. The home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis throughout the term of the accreditation or certification under the following conditions:
(1) The home health agency provides the department of health with a certified copy of the home health agency's official accreditation or certification report;
(2) The home health agency continuously holds full accreditation or certification and provides the department of health with a certified copy of the home health agency's official accreditation or certification report; and
(3) The home health agency holds a current and valid state license.
(c) The department of health may conduct an inspection and investigation of a home health agency exempt from licensing inspections pursuant to subsection (b) regarding complaints, adverse accreditation or certification findings, or periodic validation surveys.
(d) Information contained in reports of survey and official accreditation or certification letters made by an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that are used in determining compliance with licensing requirements pursuant to this section shall be public information.
(e) All other records maintained by the department of health for the purposes of this section shall be governed by chapter 92F."
SECTION
3. Statutory material to be repealed is
bracketed and stricken. New statutory
material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Report Title:
DOH; Home Health Agencies; Licensing Inspections; CMS; Accreditation Organizations; Certification Organizations; Public Information
Description:
Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation or certification from an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. Specifies conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis throughout the accreditation or certification period. Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information. (CD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to authorize the department of health to accept accreditation from an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State.
SECTION 2. Section 321-91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§321-91 Program of home health
services. (a) The department of health is authorized to
establish and administer a program to provide home health services, pursuant to
the provisions of Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Home health services shall mean ancillary
paramedical services rendered in the patient's home, and shall include[,]
but not be limited to[,] professional nursing care, physiotherapy,
occupational therapy, speech and hearing therapy, medical social services, and
home health aide services. The authority
of the department [hereunder] under this subsection shall be
liberally construed in order that the State may receive the maximum benefits of
[said] Title XVIII.
(b) A home health agency that is licensed by the department of health and accredited or certified by an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services may use the accreditation or certification to demonstrate the home health agency's compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. The home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis throughout the term of the accreditation or certification under the following conditions:
(1) The home health agency provides the department of health with a certified copy of the home health agency's official accreditation or certification report;
(2) The home health agency continuously holds full accreditation or certification and provides the department of health with a certified copy of any updated official accreditation or certification reports; and
(3) The home health agency holds a current and valid state license.
(c) The department of health may conduct inspections and investigations of home health agencies exempt from licensing inspections pursuant to subsection (b) regarding complaints, adverse accreditation or certification findings, or periodic validation surveys.
(d) Information contained in reports of survey and official accreditation or certification letters made by an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that are used in determining compliance with licensing requirements pursuant to this section shall be public information.
(e) All other records maintained by the department of health for the purposes of this section shall be governed by chapter 92F."
SECTION
3. Statutory material to be repealed is
bracketed and stricken. New statutory
material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Department of Health; Home Health Agencies; Accreditation; Certification; Licensing Inspections; Public Information
Description:
Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation from an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. Specifies conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis. Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD2)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
2272 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to authorize the department of health to accept accreditation from an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State.
SECTION 2. Section 321-91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§321-91 Program of home health
services. (a) The department of health is authorized to
establish and administer a program to provide home health services, pursuant to
the provisions of Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Home health services shall mean ancillary
paramedical services rendered in the patient's home, and shall include[,]
but not be limited to[,] professional nursing care, physiotherapy,
occupational therapy, speech and hearing therapy, medical social services, and
home health aide services. The authority
of the department [hereunder] under this subsection shall be
liberally construed in order that the State may receive the maximum benefits of
[said] Title XVIII.
(b) A home health agency that is licensed by the department of health and accredited or certified by an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services may use the accreditation or certification to demonstrate the home health agency's compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. The home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis throughout the term of the accreditation or certification under the following conditions:
(1) The home health agency provides the department of health with a certified copy of the home health agency's official accreditation or certification report;
(2) The home health agency continuously holds full accreditation or certification and provides the department of health with a certified copy of the home health agency's official accreditation or certification report; and
(3) The home health agency holds a current and valid state license.
(c) The department of health may conduct inspections and investigations of home health agencies exempt from licensing inspections pursuant to subsection (b) regarding complaints, adverse accreditation or certification findings, or periodic validation surveys.
(d) Information contained in reports of survey and official accreditation or certification letters made by an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that are used in determining compliance with licensing requirements pursuant to this section shall be public information.
(e) All other records maintained by the department of health for the purposes of this section shall be governed by chapter 92F."
SECTION
3. Statutory material to be repealed is
bracketed and stricken. New statutory
material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Department of Health; Home Health Agencies; Accreditation; Certification; Licensing Inspections; Public Information
Description:
Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation from an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. Specifies conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis. Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information. Effective 7/1/2050. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
2272 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
S.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to authorize the department of health to accept accreditation from an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State.
SECTION 2. Section 321-91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§321-91 Program of home health
services. (a) The department of health is authorized to
establish and administer a program to provide home health services, pursuant to
the provisions of Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Home health services shall mean ancillary
paramedical services rendered in the patient's home, and shall include[,]
but not be limited to[,] professional nursing care, physiotherapy,
occupational therapy, speech and hearing therapy, medical social services, and
home health aide services. The authority
of the department [hereunder] under this subsection shall be
liberally construed in order that the State may receive the maximum benefits of
[said] Title XVIII.
(b) A home health agency that is licensed by the department of health and accredited or certified by an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services may be used to demonstrate the home health agency's compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. The home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis throughout the term of the accreditation or certification under the following conditions:
(1) The home health agency provides the department of health with a certified copy of the home health agency's official accreditation or certification report;
(2) The home health agency continuously holds full accreditation or certification and provides the department of health with a certified copy of the home health agency's official accreditation or certification report; and
(3) The home health agency holds a current and valid state license.
(c) The department of health may conduct inspections and investigation of home health agencies exempt from licensing inspections pursuant to subsection (b) regarding complaints, adverse accreditation or certification findings, or periodic validation surveys.
(d) Information contained in reports of survey and official accreditation or certification letters made by an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that are used in determining compliance with licensing requirements pursuant to this section shall be public information.
(e) All other records maintained by the department of health for the purposes of this section shall be governed by chapter 92F."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2050.
Report Title:
Department of Health; Home Health Agencies; Accreditation; Certification; Licensing Inspections; Public Information
Description:
Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation from an accreditation organization or a certification organization approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. Specifies conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis. Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THE SENATE |
S.B. NO. |
2272 |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to home health licensing.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to authorize the department of health to accept accreditation from an accreditation organization or a certification organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State.
SECTION 2. Section 321-91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§321-91 Program of home health
services. (a) The department of health is authorized to
establish and administer a program to provide home health services, pursuant to
the provisions of Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. Home health services shall mean ancillary
paramedical services rendered in the patient's home, and shall include[,]
but not be limited to[,] professional nursing care, physiotherapy,
occupational therapy, speech and hearing therapy, medical social services, and
home health aide services. The authority
of the department [hereunder] under this subsection shall be
liberally construed in order that the State may receive the maximum benefits of
[said] Title XVIII.
(b) A home health agency that is licensed by the department of health and accredited or certified by an accreditation organization or a certification organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services may be used to demonstrate the home health agency's compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. The home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis throughout the term of the accreditation or certification under the following conditions:
(1) The home health agency provides the department of health with a certified copy of the home health agency's official accreditation or certification report;
(2) The home health agency continuously holds full accreditation or certification and provides the department of health with a certified copy of the home health agency's official accreditation or certification report; and
(3) The home health agency holds a current and valid state license.
(c) The department of health may conduct inspections and investigation of home health agencies exempt from licensing inspections pursuant to subsection (b) regarding complaints, adverse accreditation or certification findings, or periodic validation surveys.
(d) Information contained in reports of survey and official accreditation or certification letters made by an accreditation organization or a certification organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services that are used in determining compliance with licensing requirements pursuant to this section shall be public information.
(e) All other records maintained by the department of health for the purposes of this section shall be governed by chapter 92F."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026.
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Report Title:
Department of Health; Home Health Agencies; Accreditation; Certification; Licensing Inspections; Public Information
Description:
Authorizes the Department of Health to accept accreditation from an accreditation organization or a certification organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State. Specifies conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis. Requires information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Jun 9, 2026 | Act 105, on 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205). |
| Jun 9, 2026 | Act 105, 06/08/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1205). |
| May 8, 2026 | Enrolled to Governor. |
| May 8, 2026 | Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888). |
| May 6, 2026 | Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816). |
| May 6, 2026 | Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
| May 6, 2026 | Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none. |
| May 1, 2026 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26. |
| May 1, 2026 | Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 222-26) as amended in (CD 1). |
| May 1, 2026 | 48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26. |
| May 1, 2026 | Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 222-26). |
| May 1, 2026 | The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Matayoshi. |
| May 1, 2026 | The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. |
| Apr 30, 2026 | Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 4:30PM in conference room 329. |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Bill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-30-26 4:30PM in conference room 329. |
| Apr 22, 2026 | Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 720). |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Senate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Kanuha Co-Chair; Fevella. |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 787). |
| Apr 20, 2026 | House Conferees Appointed: Takayama, Matayoshi, Keohokapu-Lee Loy Co-Chairs; Alcos. |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Re-referred to HLT, CPC, FIN, referral sheet 30 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710). |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Senate disagrees with House amendments. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 643). |
| Apr 14, 2026 | Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-14-26. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2115-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Tuesday, 04-07-26 2:05PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Garrett, Quinlan excused (2). |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1351-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC. |
| Mar 20, 2026 | The 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; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 17, 2026 | Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Friday, 03-20-26 9:30AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Referred to HLT, CPC, referral sheet 17 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Pass First Reading |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 204) in amended form (SD 1). |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26. |
| Mar 5, 2026 | Reported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2849) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 1). |
| Mar 2, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Feb 27, 2026 | The committee on WAM has rescheduled its decision making to 03-02-26 10:02AM; CR 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 23, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-02-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to WAM. |
| Feb 18, 2026 | Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2359) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to WAM. |
| Feb 6, 2026 | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha. |
| Feb 3, 2026 | The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Referred to HHS, WAM. |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Introduced and passed First Reading. |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Pending Introduction. |
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| May 6, 2026 | Final Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| May 6, 2026 | Final Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 14, 2026 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Apr 7, 2026 | The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce |
Passed |
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| Mar 20, 2026 | The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Health |
Passed |
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| Mar 10, 2026 | Third Reading | Senate Floor |
Passed |
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| Mar 2, 2026 | The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means |
Passed |
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| Feb 6, 2026 | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services |
Passed |
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| Department of Health | ** Support | |
| Department of Health (Office of Health Care Assurance) | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Hawaiʻi State Council on Developmental Disabilities | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Healthcare Association of Hawaii | *** Support | Apr 7, 2026 |
| State Council on Developmental Disabilities | ** Support | |
| State Health Planning and Development Agency | ** Support |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2849
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 2272
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Ways and Means, to which was referred S.B. No. 2272 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to authorize the Department of Health to accept the accreditation of home health agencies from accreditation and certification organizations recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Your Committee received written comments in support of this measure from the Department of Health, State Health Planning and Development Agency, Healthcare Association of Hawaii, and one individual.
Your Committee finds that home health agencies must be licensed at both the federal and state level. Allowing an accrediting organization's certification at the federal level to be recognized for state licensure purposes, as proposed in this measure, not only preserves high standards but also avoids unnecessary duplication.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Clarifying that the accreditation organization or certification organization should be approved, rather than recognized, by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, as suggested in written comments from the Department of Health; and
(2) Changing the effective date to July 1, 2050, to facilitate further discussion on the measure.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Ways and Means that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 2272, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as S.B. No. 2272, S.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Ways and Means,
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________________________________ DONOVAN M. DELA CRUZ, Chair |
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 2359
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: S.B. No. 2272
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2026
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Health and Human Services, to which was referred S.B. No. 2272 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HOME HEALTH LICENSING,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to:
(1) Authorize the Department of Health to accept accreditation from an accreditation organization or a certification organization recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as demonstration that a licensed home health agency is in compliance with all licensing inspections required by the State;
(2) Specify conditions under which a home health agency may be exempt from a licensing inspection on a continuing basis; and
(3) Require information obtained in reports of survey and accreditation or certification letters to be public information.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the Department of Health, State Council on Developmental Disabilities, State Health Planning and Development Agency, and Healthcare Association of Hawaii.
Your Committee finds that home health agencies must be licensed at the federal and state levels. Furthermore, seventeen other states and the District of Columbia currently allow home health agencies to become accredited or certified for compliance with state licensing inspections through organizations recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, but the State only allows this practice for hospitals and skilled nursing facilities. This measure will promote efficient use of limited state resources while maintaining high standards of care by aligning the accreditation or certification of state home health agencies with the practice used in those jurisdictions.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Health and Human Services that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 2272 and recommends that it pass Second Reading and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Health and Human Services,
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________________________________ JOY A. SAN BUENAVENTURA, Chair |
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Testimony PDF
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| Apr 7, 2026 | SB2272_HD1_TESTIMONY_CPC_04-07-26_.PDF |
| Mar 20, 2026 | SB2272_SD1_TESTIMONY_HLT_03-20-26_.PDF |
| Mar 1, 2026 | SB2272_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-02-26_.PDF |
| Feb 6, 2026 | SB2272_TESTIMONY_HHS_02-06-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
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Conference Committee
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Conference Committee
3MIN
House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce
32SEC
House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce
47SEC
House Standing Committee on Health
28SEC
House Standing Committee on Health
18SEC
Senate Standing Committee on Ways and Means
1MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services
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