Informing the Legislature that on May 29, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1875 HD2 SD2 (ACT 059).

Summary

The law creates new statutes that bar abusive lawsuits and prevent medical‑malpractice insurers, health insurers, and licensing boards from penalizing doctors or other health‑care providers for offering legal reproductive or gender‑affirming services. It also clarifies when mental‑health counselors must keep information confidential and gives victims of abusive litigation a civil cause of action. The changes are intended to safeguard health‑care access and provider rights in Hawaii.

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