States / Hawaii / HB 1591

HB 1591 Passed First Chamber

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
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Expands the definitions of "preceptor" and "volunteer‑based supervised clinical training rotation" applicable to the Healthcare Preceptor Tax Credit to improve accessibility for providers to receive income tax credits for acting as preceptors, including removing "primary care" from the criteria to qualify as a preceptor. Adds physician assistants, dietitians, and social workers to the list of preceptors and eligible students. Expands eligibility for the tax credit to include accredited residency programs that require preceptor support.

Adds the Director of Health and representatives of residency programs with eligible students to the Preceptor Credit Assurance Committee. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Effective 7/1/2050.

(SD2)

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 16, 2026
Last action
Jan 16, 2026 — Prefiled.
Session
2026
Momentum
78 · High