Appropriates funds to increase emergency aeromedical services in rural Hawaii.
The bill allocates funds for fiscal years 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 to enhance emergency aeromedical services in rural Hawaii. It addresses the disparity in healthcare resources between rural areas and Oahu, aiming to improve access to advanced trauma care and medical specialists. The funds will be used to establish and operate emergency aeromedical services, including the procurement of helicopters, and will be distributed to the counties of Honolulu, Maui, Hawaii, and Kauai. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2025.
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