Exempts medical services from Hawaii's general excise tax to reduce health care costs and improve access.

This bill proposes to exempt medical services from Hawaii's general excise tax, aiming to reduce health care costs for residents and promote timely access to medical care. The exemption applies to professional services provided by hospitals, medical clinics, and facilities, excluding cosmetic medical procedures. The bill defines "medical services" as those provided under specific chapters of the Hawaii Revised Statutes and "cosmetic medical procedure" as any procedure aimed at improving appearance without promoting bodily function or treating illness.

Exempts medical services from Hawaii's general excise tax to reduce health care costs and improve access.

This bill proposes to exempt medical services from Hawaii's general excise tax, aiming to reduce health care costs for residents and promote timely access to medical care. The exemption applies to professional services provided by hospitals, medical clinics, and facilities, excluding cosmetic medical procedures. The bill defines "medical services" as those provided under specific chapters of the Hawaii Revised Statutes and "cosmetic medical procedure" as any procedure aimed at improving appearance without promoting bodily function or treating illness.