SB2050
Senate Bill
Passed
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
LegiScan
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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