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SB764Introduced in the Senate

Relating To Physician Shortage.

IntroducedSenate Health and Human Services

Introduced by Tim Richards, District 4

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Establishes a 1-year Physician Licensing Subsidy Pilot Program within the Professional and Vocational Licensing Division of the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to provide subsidized licensing fees for eligible medical school graduates and out-of-state physicians applying for initial licensure in the State. Requires the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to collaborate with the Department of Health, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, and other stakeholders to promote the pilot program; adopt rules; and submit a report to the Legislature. Appropriates funds. Sunsets 6/30/2026.

Where it stands

Re-Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM/CPN.

January 21, 2026

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Bill history

  1. Introduced.

  2. Passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to HHS/HRE, WAM/CPN.

  4. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

  5. Re-Referred to HHS/EDU, WAM/CPN.

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