SB3192Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Emergency Healthcare Licensure Waivers.
Introduced by Carol Fukunaga, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorizes the waiver of certain healthcare worker licensure requirements during emergencies. Requires the Department of Health to submit an annual report to the Legislature. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Where it stands
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.
February 20, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs: Passed, With Amendments · February 18, 2026
3
Yes
0
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lorraine Inouye | 1 | Yes |
| Troy Hashimoto | 5 | Absent |
| Carol Fukunaga | 11 | Yes |
| Samantha DeCorte | 22 | Absent |
| Chris Lee | 25 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to HHS/PSM, CPN/JDC.
Re-Referred to PSM, CPN/JDC.
The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on PSM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in PSM were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Fukunaga, Lee, C., Inouye; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 2 Excused: Senator(s) Hashimoto, DeCorte.
Reported from PSM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2588) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/JDC.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN/JDC.
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