HI HCR165

Urges alcohol retailers and licensed premises under Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 281 to post warning signs about alcohol consumption during pregnancy.

Required sign text must read: "WARNING: Women should not drink alcoholic beverages during pregnancy because of the risk of birth defects and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Conditions associated with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder include physical, mental, behavioral, and learning disabilities."

Requests the Department of Health to continue providing statewide training on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder prevention, identification, and interventions.

Supported by the Department of Health, March of Dimes, and Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies.

Committee on Consumer Protection & Commerce recommends adoption of the measure.