# Hawaii SB 1432: RELATING TO CHANGES TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONCERNING PATIENTS, THE COUNTY OF KALAWAO, AND THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT.

Hawaii SB 1432, RELATING TO CHANGES TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONCERNING PATIENTS, THE COUNTY OF KALAWAO, AND THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT., is a 2025–2026 Regular Session (Year 1) Senate bill sponsored by Ronald D. Kouchi (Democratic); status passed senate, last action 2025-03-14 (Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1232) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL.) (as of 2026-10-28).

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## Facts
- Bill: Hawaii SB 1432
- State: Hawaii
- Session: 2025–2026 Regular Session (Year 1)
- Title: RELATING TO CHANGES TO RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CONCERNING PATIENTS, THE COUNTY OF KALAWAO, AND THE KALAUPAPA SETTLEMENT.
- Status: passed senate
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2025-01-21
- Last action: 2025-03-14, Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1232) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL.
- Sponsor: Ronald D. Kouchi (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Subjects: DOH, Kalaupapa State Historical Area, Hansen's Disease, Kalaupapa Settlement, Expenses, Rules, Annual Report, Transfer to the County of Maui, HLT, WAL, FIN
- Touches household money: no
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 0

## Summary

Establishes the Kalaupapa State Historical Area. Authorizes the Department of Health to continue providing services statewide to Hansen's disease patients living in the community. Repeals sections of Chapter 326, HRS, and makes associated conforming amendments, to take effect upon the one‑year anniversary of the passing of the last patient resident of Kalaupapa, as affirmed in a Governor's proclamation. Requires future planning for the Kalaupapa Settlement to include community organizations, including one selected in consultation with the Molokai community. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1)

## Bill overview

No economic impacts identified for this bill.

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Ronald D. Kouchi (Democratic), Senate

## Actions (22)

- 2025-03-14: Reported from HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1232) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL. (House)
- 2025-03-14: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with Representative(s) Garcia, Pierick, Poepoe voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Holt, Iwamoto, Ward excused (4). (House)
- 2025-03-12: The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Chun, Marten, Olds, Takenouchi; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Amato, Garcia; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Alcos. (House)
- 2025-03-07: Bill scheduled to be heard by HLT on Wednesday, 03-12-25 9:00AM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. (House)
- 2025-03-06: Pass First Reading (House)
- 2025-03-06: Referred to HLT, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 19 (House)
- 2025-03-04: Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House. (Senate)
- 2025-03-04: Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 331) in amended form (SD 2). (House)
- 2025-02-28: Reported from WAM/JDC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1003) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). (Senate)
- 2025-02-28: 48 Hrs. Notice 03-04-25. (Senate)
- 2025-02-26: 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, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. (Senate)
- 2025-02-26: The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. (Senate)
- 2025-02-21: The committee(s) on WAM/JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 10:05AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. (Senate)
- 2025-02-14: Reported from HHS/EIG (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 631) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM/JDC. (Senate)
- 2025-02-14: Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM/JDC. (Senate)
- 2025-02-14: The committee(s) on WAM/JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-19-25 10:16AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference. (Senate)
- 2025-02-06: The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Hashimoto, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Aquino, Keohokalole. (Senate)
- 2025-02-06: The committee(s) on EIG recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EIG were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Wakai, Chang, DeCoite, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Richards. (Senate)
- 2025-01-31: The committee(s) on HHS/EIG has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-25 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. (Senate)
- 2025-01-27: Referred to HHS/EIG, WAM/JDC. (Senate)
- 2025-01-23: Introduced and passed First Reading. (Senate)
- 2025-01-21: Pending Introduction. (Senate)

## Bill text

- Bill Text: [PDF](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB1432_HD1_.pdf)
- Original: [HTML](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB1432_.HTM), [PDF](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB1432_.PDF)
- SB1432_HD1: [HTML](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB1432_HD1_.HTM)
- SB1432_SD1: [HTML](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB1432_SD1_.HTM)
- SB1432_SD2: [HTML](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB1432_SD2_.HTM)

## Related bills

- SB 572: RELATING TO HOUSING. (signed)
- HB 431: RELATING TO HOUSING. (signed)
- HB 420: RELATING TO REMEDIES. (signed)
- SB 1296: RELATING TO DISASTER RECOVERY. (signed)
- HB 830: RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS. (signed)
- HB 1064: RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION. (signed)

## Sources
- [Bill Text (PDF)](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB1432_HD1_.pdf)
- [Original (HTML)](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB1432_.HTM)
- [Original (PDF)](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB1432_.PDF)
- [SB1432_HD1 (HTML)](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB1432_HD1_.HTM)
- [SB1432_SD1 (HTML)](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB1432_SD1_.HTM)
- [SB1432_SD2 (HTML)](https://data.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2025/bills/SB1432_SD2_.HTM)

## Related
- [SB 572: RELATING TO HOUSING.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-SB572-2025)
- [HB 431: RELATING TO HOUSING.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-HB431-2025)
- [HB 420: RELATING TO REMEDIES.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-HB420-2025)
- [SB 1296: RELATING TO DISASTER RECOVERY.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-SB1296-2025)
- [HB 830: RELATING TO HISTORIC PRESERVATION REVIEWS.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-HB830-2025)
- [HB 1064: RELATING TO FIRE PROTECTION.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-HB1064-2025)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/HI-SB1432-2025 (as of 2026-10-28).