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HI SB911
Bill
Status
3/10/2015
Primary Sponsor
Suzanne Chun Oakland
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the use of latex gloves in dental health facilities and health care facilities statewide, with an exception for hospital operating rooms that maintain latex-safe environment policies.
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Prohibits the use of latex gloves by ambulance and emergency medical services personnel under the State Comprehensive Emergency Medical Services System.
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Prohibits the use of latex gloves in food establishments permitted under Hawaii administrative rules.
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Addresses latex allergy concerns, noting that approximately 3 million Americans have the allergy, with higher rates among children with spina bifida (68%) and health care workers (17%).
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Takes effect on July 1, 2112.
Legislative Description
Health; Latex; Latex Gloves; Prohibitions; Dental Health Facilities; Health Care Facilities; Ambulances; Emergency Medical Services; Food Establishments
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Kawakami, LoPresti, Luke, Saiki excused (4).
3/20/2015