SCR 87: encouraging the state to examine requiring automated external defibrillators in all state-owned buildings and pursue existing automated external defibrillator programs.
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: Senate
- Latest Version Date: 2026-03-12
Current Status:
Passed
(2026-04-28: Resolution adopted in final form.)
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In Committee
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What does this bill do?
This resolution encourages the State of Hawaii to examine requiring automated external defibrillators (AEDs)—portable devices that can shock a stopped heart—in all state-owned buildings and to pursue existing AED programs. It asks state leaders, including the Department of Health and the comptroller, to review AED placement and training options.
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encouraging the state to examine requiring automated external defibrillators in all state-owned buildings and pursue existing automated external defibrillator programs.
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THE SENATE |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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SENATE CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION
encouraging the state to examine requiring automated external defibrillators in all state-owned buildings and pursue existing automated external defibrillator programs.
WHEREAS, an automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable device that can be used to treat a person whose heart has suddenly gone into cardiac arrest; and
WHEREAS, specifically, AEDs automatically analyze the heart rhythm in people who are experiencing cardiac arrest and are able to deliver electrical shock to the heart to restore its normal rhythm; and
WHEREAS, however, probability of survival decreases by seven percent to ten percent for every minute that a victim stays in a life-threatening arrhythmia; and
WHEREAS, in concurrence with increasing public access to AEDs, classes and trainings are essential to supporting successful defibrillation; and
WHEREAS, while major organizations such as the University of Hawaii and American Heart Association offer first aid training that includes AED education, the State does not have any existing AED legislatively mandated educational programs; and
WHEREAS, expanding access to AEDs and AED training programs will support local community health and save lives throughout the State; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the Thirty-third Legislature of the State of Hawaii, Regular Session of 2026, the House of Representatives concurring, that the State is encouraged to examine requiring automated external defibrillators in all state-owned buildings and pursue existing automated external defibrillator programs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that certified copies of this Concurrent Resolution be transmitted to the Director of Health and Comptroller.
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DOH; Automated External Defibrillators; Training Programs; State Buildings
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| Apr 28, 2026 | Resolution adopted in final form. |
| Apr 28, 2026 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 853). |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Transmitted to Senate. |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Adopted with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
| Apr 27, 2026 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2270-26), recommending adoption. |
| Apr 23, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Ratcliffe, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Morikawa, Perruso, Alcos. |
| Apr 21, 2026 | Scheduled for decision making on Thursday, 04-23-26 10:00AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Alcos, Cochran, Woodson excused (3). |
| Apr 20, 2026 | Reported from LAB (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2196-26), recommending referral to FIN. |
| Apr 16, 2026 | The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Sayama, Lee, M., Garrett, Kapela, Kong, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Apr 13, 2026 | Resolution scheduled to be heard by LAB on Thursday, 04-16-26 9:00AM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Referred to LAB, FIN, referral sheet 27 |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 434). |
| Apr 8, 2026 | Report and Resolution Adopted. Transmitted to House. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | One Day Notice 04-08-26. |
| Apr 7, 2026 | Reported from GVO/HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3456) with recommendation of adoption. |
| Mar 31, 2026 | The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in GVO were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Gabbard, Hashimoto, Moriwaki, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 31, 2026 | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fevella. |
| Mar 27, 2026 | The committee(s) on GVO/HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 03-31-26 3:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 19, 2026 | Referred to GVO/HHS. |
| Mar 16, 2026 | Offered. |
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| Apr 23, 2026 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Finance |
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| Apr 16, 2026 | The committee on LAB recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | House Standing Committee on Labor |
Passed |
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| Mar 31, 2026 | The committee(s) on GVO recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations |
Passed |
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| Mar 31, 2026 | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED | Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Department of Accounting and General Services | *** Support | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Department of Health | *** Support | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Hawaii LECET | *** Support | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Hawaii State Department of Education | *** Support | Apr 16, 2026 |
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Testimony PDF
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| Apr 16, 2026 | SCR87_TESTIMONY_LAB_04-16-26_.PDF |
| Mar 31, 2026 | SCR87_TESTIMONY_GVO-HHS_03-31-26_.PDF |
Discussed in Hearing
4MIN
House Standing Committee on Labor
34SEC
House Standing Committee on Labor
4MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Government Operations
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