Establishes a one-year pilot program to subsidize licensing fees for new and out-of-state physicians in Hawaii.

The bill establishes a physician licensing subsidy pilot program to address Hawaii's physician shortage by reducing licensing fees for new and out-of-state physicians. The program, funded by the state's general revenues, will lower fees to no more than half of the standard amount. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs will collaborate with other stakeholders to promote the program. The pilot program will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and a report on its findings will be submitted to the legislature.

Establishes a one-year pilot program to subsidize licensing fees for new and out-of-state physicians in Hawaii.

The bill establishes a physician licensing subsidy pilot program to address Hawaii's physician shortage by reducing licensing fees for new and out-of-state physicians. The program, funded by the state's general revenues, will lower fees to no more than half of the standard amount. The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs will collaborate with other stakeholders to promote the program. The pilot program will run from July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026, and a report on its findings will be submitted to the legislature.