Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 51: REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES TO IDENTIFY PROVISIONS IN WHICH THE TERM "IMPAIRED" OR A SIMILAR TERM IS USED TO DESCRIBE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY AND TO SUGGEST DISABILITY-INCLUSIVE APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS.

In committee Last action April 6, 2026: The committee on HHS deferred the measure.

Plain-language summary

SR 51 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 10, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES TO IDENTIFY PROVISIONS IN WHICH THE TERM "IMPAIRED" OR A SIMILAR TERM IS USED TO DESCRIBE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY AND TO SUGGEST DISABILITY-INCLUSIVE APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): The committee on HHS deferred the measure.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic).