Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 61: REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE HEALTH CARE SETTING COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF, AND DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR, INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND.

Passed one chamber Last action April 9, 2026: Reported from HSH/HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1837-26), recommending adoption.

Plain-language summary

HR 61 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii House on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE HEALTH CARE SETTING COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF, AND DEVELOP GUIDELINES FOR, INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND. Primary sponsor: Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Reported from HSH/HLT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1837-26), recommending adoption.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jenna Takenouchi (Democratic).