Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 57: REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS AND MAKE NECESSARY REVISIONS TO THE GUIDANCE FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS.

Passed one chamber Last action May 12, 2026: Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.

Plain-language summary

SR 57 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on March 12, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: REQUESTING THE DISABILITY AND COMMUNICATION ACCESS BOARD TO STUDY THE COMMUNICATION NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE DEAF, HARD OF HEARING, OR DEAF-BLIND IN HEALTH CARE SETTINGS AND MAKE NECESSARY REVISIONS TO THE GUIDANCE FOR HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. Primary sponsor: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic), Angus McKelvey (Democratic), Karl Rhoads (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Joy San Buenaventura (Democratic); Angus McKelvey (Democratic); Karl Rhoads (Democratic). 1 co-sponsor.