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SB2050 Senate Bill
Passed
2026-03-06

Relating To Chiropractic.

Beginning 7/1/2028, allows chiropractic students enrolled in an accredited doctor of chiropractic program to engage in clinical practice as part of the completion of their degree, under certain conditions. Requires a report to the Legislature. Effective 12/31/2050. (HD1)

Bill Details

State

Hawaii

Session

2026 Regular Session

Chamber

Senate

Committee

Consumer Protection & Commerce

Official Source

www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_ind...

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Sponsors

Jarrett Keohokalole (Sen - D)
Stanley Chang (Sen - D)
Mike Gabbard (Sen - D)
Troy Hashimoto (Sen - D)
Tim Richards (Sen - D)
Joy San Buenaventura (Sen - D)
Dru Kanuha (Sen - D)

Action History

2026-03-30 H Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Lowen, Perruso, Quinlan excused (4).
2026-03-30 H Reported from HED (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1500-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to CPC.
2026-03-25 H The committee on HED recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Amato, Kapela, Kila, La Chica, Olds, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 3 Excused: Representative(s) Evslin, Woodson, Muraoka.
2026-03-20 H Bill scheduled to be heard by HED on Wednesday, 03-25-26 2:10PM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2026-03-10 H Referred to HED, CPC, referral sheet 16
2026-03-10 H Pass First Reading
2026-03-06 H Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 35) in amended form (SD 1).
2026-03-06 S Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 24; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 1 (Senator(s) Ihara). Transmitted to House.
2026-03-05 S One Day Notice 03-06-26.
2026-03-05 S Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2723) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
2026-02-26 S The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao.
2026-02-20 S The committee(s) on CPN will hold a public decision making on 02-26-26 9:45AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
2026-02-13 S Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to CPN.
2026-02-13 S Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2247) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN.
2026-01-28 S 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, Kanuha, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
2026-01-27 S The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-30-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
2026-01-22 S Referred to HHS, CPN.
2026-01-21 S Introduced and passed First Reading.
2026-01-14 S Pending Introduction.

Votes

2026-01-28 Senate Health and Human Services: Passed, With Amendments Yea: 4 Nay: 0
2026-02-26 Senate Commerce and Consumer Protection: Passed, Unamended Yea: 4 Nay: 0

Committee Referrals

2026-01-22 S Health and Human Services
2026-02-13 S Commerce and Consumer Protection
2026-03-10 H Higher Education
2026-03-30 H Consumer Protection & Commerce

Bill Text Versions

2026-01-14 Introduced
2026-02-12 Amended
2026-03-27 Amended

Subjects

Hawaii Board of Chiropractic Licensure Students Clinical Practice Rules

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