SB2050 • 2026

RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.

Education

Passed Legislature

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Sponsor: KEOHOKALOLE, CHANG, GABBARD, HASHIMOTO, RICHARDS, SAN BUENAVENTURA, Kanuha
Last action: 2026-05-08
Official status: Enrolled to Governor.
Effective date: Not listed

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RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.

What This Bill Does

RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.
Hawaii Board of Chiropractic; Licensure; Chiropractic Students; Clinical Training; Rules; Report Beginning 7/1/2028, allows chiropractic students enrolled in an accredited doctor of chiropractic program to engage in clinical training involving the practice of chiropractic as part of the completion of their degree, under certain conditions.
Requires a report to the Legislature.
(CD1)

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CD1

Hawaii published version CD1

Plain English: SB2050 CD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB2050 CD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
2050 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII H.D.

HD1

Hawaii published version HD1

Plain English: SB2050 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB2050 HD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
2050 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII H.D.

HD2

Hawaii published version HD2

Plain English: SB2050 HD2 THE SENATE S.B.

SB2050 HD2 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
2050 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII H.D.

SD1

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Plain English: SB2050 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.

SB2050 SD1 THE SENATE S.B.
NO.
2050 THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026 S.D.
1 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC .

Bill History

2026-05-08 S
Enrolled to Governor.
2026-05-08 S
Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
2026-05-06 H
Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
2026-05-06 H
Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2026-05-06 S
Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
2026-04-29 H
Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
2026-04-29 H
Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 89-26) as amended in (CD 1).
2026-04-29 S
48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26.
2026-04-29 S
Reported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 89-26).
2026-04-28 H
The Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 3 Ayes: Representative(s) Garrett, Matayoshi, Amato; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Muraoka.
2026-04-28 S
The Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) McKelvey, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-04-28 S
Received notice of change in conferees (Hse. Com. No. 872).
2026-04-28 H
House Conferees Changed: Representative Matayoshi added as Co-Chair. Representative Grandinetti discharged as Co-Chair.
2026-04-27 S
Conference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016.
2026-04-24 S
Conference committee meeting scheduled for 04-27-26 10:30AM; Conference Room 016.
2026-04-22 H
Received notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 723).
2026-04-22 S
Senate Conferees Appointed: McKelvey Chair; Keohokalole Co-Chair; Fevella.
2026-04-21 S
Received notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 800).
2026-04-21 H
House Conferees Appointed: Garrett, Grandinetti Co-Chairs; Amato, Muraoka.
2026-04-16 H
Received notice of disagreement (Sen. Com. No. 710).
2026-04-16 S
Senate disagrees with House amendments.
2026-04-16 S
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 615).
2026-04-14 H
Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). Transmitted to Senate.
2026-04-10 H
Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 04-14-26.
2026-04-10 H
Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2121-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
2026-04-09 H
The committee on CPC recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 11 Ayes: Representative(s) Matayoshi, Grandinetti, Chun, Ilagan, Ichiyama, Iwamoto, Kong, Lowen, Marten, Tam, Pierick; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
2026-04-07 H
Bill scheduled to be heard by CPC on Thursday, 04-09-26 2:00PM in House conference room 329 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
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.

Official Summary Text

RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC.
Hawaii Board of Chiropractic; Licensure; Chiropractic Students; Clinical Training; Rules; Report
Beginning 7/1/2028, allows chiropractic students enrolled in an accredited doctor of chiropractic program to engage in clinical training involving the practice of chiropractic as part of the completion of their degree, under certain conditions. Requires a report to the Legislature. (CD1)

Current Bill Text

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SB2050

THE SENATE

S.B. NO.

2050

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO CHIROPRACTIC
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION
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Section 442-2, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is
amended to read as follows:

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License to practice.
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(a)
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It
shall be unlawful for any person to practice chiropractic without a
license.
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Any person applying for a
license to practice chiropractic shall submit an application to the Hawaii
board of chiropractic accompanied by the application fee, and all documents and
affidavits that may be prescribed by law.
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The application shall be submitted in accordance with the rules of the
board, shall be on a form prescribed by the board, and shall be signed by the
applicant.
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In addition thereto, each
applicant shall furnish to the board:

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(1)
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Satisfactory
proof that the applicant has met the educational requirements prescribed in the
rules of the board; provided that these educational requirements shall not
apply to applicants having entered an approved chiropractic college on or
before October 31, 1955; and

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(2)
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Satisfactory
proof that the applicant graduated from a chiropractic college accredited by,
or recognized as a candidate for accreditation by, any chiropractic college
accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education;
provided that the requirements shall not apply to applicants who matriculated
in any chiropractic college prior to October 15, 1984.

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(b)
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Except in the cases otherwise prescribed in this section
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each
applicant shall be a graduate of a chiropractic school or college accredited as
provided by this section.

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(c)
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Each applicant who successfully passes the examination shall pay a
license fee.

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(d)
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Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, nothing in this section
shall be construed to prohibit a student enrolled in a qualified chiropractic
college from engaging in clinical practice under the direct supervision of a
qualified licensed chiropractor as part of the student's educational program.
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SECTION 2.
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The Hawaii board of chiropractic shall adopt rules defining "clinical
practice" and establishing the criteria to qualify as a chiropractic
college or direct supervising licensed chiropractor pursuant to this Act.

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SECTION 3.
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New statutory material is underscored.

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SECTION 4.
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This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2026; provided that section 1
shall take effect on July 1, 2028.

INTRODUCED BY:

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Report Title:

Hawaii
Board of Chiropractic; Licensure; Exception; Students; Clinical Practice; Rules

Description:

Beginning
7/1/2028, allows chiropractic students enrolled in a qualified chiropractic
college to engage in clinical practice as part of their college instruction if
directly supervised by a qualified licensed chiropractor.
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Requires the Hawaii Board of Chiropractic to
adopt rules.
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