SB3207Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Background Checks.
Introduced by Joy San Buenaventura, District 2
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Authorizes applicants, operators, and third-party employers, rather than the Department of Health, to conduct background checks of employees and adult volunteers at healthcare facilities. Effective 1/30/2050. (SD1)
Where it stands
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
February 17, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Health and Human Services: Passed, With Amendments · February 6, 2026
4
Yes
0
No
1
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Joy San Buenaventura | 2 | Yes |
| Dru Kanuha | 3 | Absent |
| Angus McKelvey | 6 | Yes |
| Kurt Fevella | 20 | Yes |
| Jarrett Keohokalole | 24 | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to HHS, JDC.
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Kanuha.
Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2293) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.
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