SB 847: SHPDA; BOARD OF PSYCHOLOGY; PRESCRIPTIVE AUTHORITY; CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGISTS; PILOT PROGRAM; SUPERVISING PHYSICIAN OR PSYCHIATRIST; FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS; COUNTY OF KAUAI; COUNTY OF HAWAII; RULES; REPORT
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-04-29
Current Status:
In Progress
(2026-05-08: Enrolled to Governor.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Version:
Establishes a three-year pilot program in the County of Kauai and County of Hawaii to allow qualified psychologists under the supervision of a supervising physician or psychiatrist limited authority to prescribe certain psychotropic medications to patients between the ages of 18 and 65 years under the care of the psychologist. Requires the Board of Psychology to adopt rules. Requires the State Health Planning and Development Agency to report to the Legislature. (CD1)
Discussed in Hearing
May 6, 2026
Senate Floor
Apr 29, 2026
Conference Committee
Apr 9, 2026
House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce
Apr 2, 2026
House Standing Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce
Mar 20, 2026
House Standing Committee on Health
Mar 20, 2026
House Standing Committee on Health
Feb 26, 2026
Senate Standing Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection
Feb 26, 2026