SB1389Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Therapy Services.
Introduced by Ronald Kouchi, District 8
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Expands the scopes of practice for occupational therapists, physical therapists, and speech pathologists to allow those professionals working for or contracted by the Department of Education to diagnose medical conditions that can be treated with their respective services.
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Education: Passed, With Amendments · February 7, 2025
2
Yes
3
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Dru Kanuha | 3 | Yes |
| Troy Hashimoto | 5 | No |
| Donna Kim | 14 | No |
| Michelle Kidani | 18 | Yes |
| Samantha DeCorte | 22 | No |
Bill history
Pending Introduction.
Introduced and passed First Reading.
Referred to EDU, CPN.
The committee(s) on EDU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-07-25 3:08PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on EDU recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDU were as follows: 2 Aye(s): Senator(s) Kidani, Kanuha; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 3 No(es): Senator(s) Kim, Hashimoto, DeCorte; and 0 Excused: none.
The recommendation was not adopted.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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