← Back to search

HRS §309H-4

Hawaii health corps first responder service

This section says that during a declared emergency or disaster, the governor can order certain Hawaii health corps members—doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners—to work as first responders. The health director decides where and in what role they serve.

domestic partners

The statute, as written — Hawaii health corps first responder service obligation

If an emergency or disaster proclaimed under chapter 127A occurs, physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners participating in the Hawaii health corps program may be ordered into service by the governor as first responders to serve in areas of the State and in a capacity determined by the director of health.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.