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HawaiiSB 8472025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)SenateWALLET
RELATING TO PSYCHOLOGISTS.
Sponsored By: Dru Mamo Kanuha (Democratic)
Became Law
Summary
Establishes a three-year pilot program in the County of Kauai to allow qualified psychologists under the supervision of a supervising psychiatrist limited authority to prescribe certain psychotropic medications to patients between the ages of eighteen and sixty-five years under the care of the psychologist. Requires employers to report adverse events, patient outcomes, and escalation protocols relating to services provided under the pilot program to the State Health Planning and Development Agency. Requires the Board of Psychology to adopt rules. Requires the State Health Planning and Development Agency to report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/3000. Sunsets 6/30/2031. (HD2)
SHPDABoard of PsychologyPrescriptive AuthorityClinical PsychologistsPilot ProgramSupervising Physician or PsychiatristFederally Qualified Health CentersCounty of KauaiCounty of HawaiiRulesReportHLT, CPC
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Psychologists can prescribe mental health medicines
For three years, qualified clinical psychologists at federally qualified health centers in Kauai and Hawaii counties can prescribe psychotropic medicines to patients ages 18 through 65. A supervising physician or psychiatrist must oversee prescribing. Psychologists must meet state licensing rules, complete approved training, and pass an approved exam. Narcotics are excluded, but certain controlled substances are allowed under the pilot’s rules. Medicaid covers eligible pilot prescriptions when they would qualify for coverage if prescribed by a physician or psychiatrist. The state agency must report findings and recommendations to the legislature at least 20 days before the 2029 regular session, including whether to expand, make permanent, or end the pilot.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Dru Mamo Kanuha
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Michelle N. Kidani
Democratic • Senate
Herbert M. "Tim" Richards III
Democratic • Senate
SAN BUENAVENTURA
Affiliation unavailable
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 5/6/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 25 • No: 0
House vote • 5/6/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 44 • No: 7
Senate vote • 4/29/2026
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS....
Yes: 3 • No: 0
House vote • 4/29/2026
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments....
Yes: 4 • No: 0
House vote • 4/14/2026
House Floor Vote
Yes: 48 • No: 2
House vote • 4/9/2026
The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 11 • No: 0
House vote • 3/24/2026
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC...
Yes: 47 • No: 1
House vote • 3/20/2026
The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The ...
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Senate vote • 3/10/2026
Senate Floor Vote
Yes: 24 • No: 1
Senate vote • 2/26/2026
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 4 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/2/2026
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENT...
Yes: 5 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Became law without the Governor's signature, Act 266, 07/16/2026, (Gov. Msg. No. 1370).
7/16/2026SenateBecame law without the Governor's signature, Act 266, 07/16/2026, (Gov. Msg. No. 1370).
7/16/2026HouseReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5/8/2026SenateEnrolled to Governor.
5/8/2026SenatePassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Moriwaki. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none).
5/6/2026SenatePassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Grandinetti, Hashem, Hussey, Iwamoto, Kong, Perruso voting no (7) and none excused (0).
5/6/2026HouseReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
5/6/2026HouseThe Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Keohokalole, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
4/29/2026SenateThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Takayama, Matayoshi, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
4/29/2026HouseReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 94-26).
4/29/2026Senate48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
4/29/2026SenateReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 94-26) as amended in (CD 1).
4/29/2026HouseForty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
4/29/2026HouseConference committee meeting scheduled for 04-29-26 3:45PM; CR 329.
4/28/2026SenateSenate Conferees Changed: Senator San Buenaventura added as Chair. Senator Fevella discharged as Conferee. Senator Kanuha discharged as Chair; Added as Member.
4/23/2026SenateReceived notice of change in Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 736).
4/23/2026HouseSenate Conferees Appointed: Kanuha Chair; Keohokalole Co-Chair; Fevella.
4/22/2026SenateReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 723).
4/22/2026HouseHouse Conferees Appointed: Takayama, Matayoshi Co-Chairs; Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Garcia.
4/21/2026HouseReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800).
4/21/2026SenateReceived from House (Hse. Com. No. 606).
4/16/2026SenateSenate disagrees with House amendments.
4/16/2026SenateReceived notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
4/16/2026HousePassed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Amato, Kong voting no (2) and Representative(s) Quinlan excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
4/14/2026HouseReported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2117-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
4/10/2026House
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