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Yes: 212 • No: 0
HawaiiHB 722025–2026 Regular Session (Year 1)HouseWALLET
RELATING TO PHARMACY.
Sponsored By: Scot Z. Matayoshi (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
Summary
Beginning 1/1/2026, requires pharmacy technicians to be registered with and obtain a certificate of registration issued by the Board of Pharmacy. Imposes a duty on pharmacists-in-charge to report violations by registered pharmacy technicians to the Board of Pharmacy. Specifies that supervising registered pharmacists are responsible for the actions of registered pharmacy technicians and pharmacy interns. (CD1)
Board of PharmacyRegistered Pharmacy TechniciansCertificate of RegistrationPharmacists-in-chargeSupervisionHHS, CPN
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More pharmacy technicians can vaccinate
Registered pharmacy technicians can give FDA-authorized or approved vaccines to people age three and older under a pharmacist’s direct supervision. The pharmacist must order the vaccine based on federal vaccine recommendations. Technicians need approved hands-on training, professional certification, current basic CPR certification, and at least two hours of vaccine education each licensing period. They must submit proof of training to the Board, check vaccination records, give patients a record, and report details to the patient’s medical home within 72 hours and the state registry within five business days.
Pharmacies face biennial permit renewals
Pharmacy permits must be renewed every two years, with fees paid by December 31 of each odd-numbered year. An unpaid permit is forfeited. The holder can seek restoration within three years by paying required fees and meeting continuing education and Board requirements.
Pharmacy technicians face new work rules
Beginning January 1, 2026, pharmacy technicians must register with the Board before doing technician work. Pharmacists-in-charge must check registration and display each certificate publicly. Technicians can do listed tasks only under a registered pharmacist’s direction and supervision; the pharmacist is responsible for their work. Pharmacists must report suspected technician violations within 10 days, or immediately when public health or safety is in danger.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Scot Z. Matayoshi
Democratic • House
Cosponsors
Cory M. Chun
Democratic • House
Roll Call Votes
House vote • 4/30/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 49 • No: 0
House vote • 4/24/2025
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments....
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/24/2025
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS....
Yes: 2 • No: 0
Senate vote • 4/4/2025
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 25 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/27/2025
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The...
Yes: 3 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/10/2025
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 2/28/2025
House Floor Vote
Yes: 47 • No: 0
House vote • 2/21/2025
The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes ...
Yes: 12 • No: 0
House vote • 2/6/2025
The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 10 • No: 0
House vote • 2/4/2025
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC...
Yes: 48 • No: 0
House vote • 1/31/2025
The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Act 093, 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1193).
5/27/2025SenateAct 093, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1193).
5/27/2025HouseReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 821).
5/2/2025SenateReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 888).
5/1/2025HouseTransmitted to Governor.
5/1/2025HousePassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
4/30/2025SenatePassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Pierick excused (2).
4/30/2025HouseReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 182) as amended in (CD 1).
4/25/2025HouseForty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 04-30-25.
4/25/2025HouseReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 182).
4/25/2025Senate48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 04-30-25
4/25/2025SenateThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Amato, Alcos; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Matayoshi.
4/24/2025HouseThe 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, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
4/24/2025SenateBill scheduled for Conference Committee Meeting on Thursday, 04-24-25 3:16PM in conference room 329.
4/23/2025HouseSenate Conferees Appointed: San Buenaventura Chair; Keohokalole Co-Chair; Fevella.
4/17/2025SenateReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 826).
4/17/2025HouseReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 732).
4/15/2025SenateHouse Conferees Appointed: Takayama, Matayoshi, Keohokapu-Lee Loy Co-Chairs; Amato, Alcos.
4/14/2025HouseReceived notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 621).
4/10/2025SenateHouse disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
4/8/2025HouseReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
4/4/2025SenateReturned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 567) in amended form (SD 1).
4/4/2025HouseReported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1642) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
4/3/2025SenateOne Day Notice 04-04-25.
4/3/2025SenateThe committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey, Richards.
3/27/2025Senate
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