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HI HCR129

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

4/20/2016

Primary Sponsor

Ken Ito

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates June 27, 2016, as "Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day" in Hawaii.

  • Encourages public, private, and military service providers to educate service members, veterans, families, and the general public about causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress injuries.

  • Aims to reduce stigma associated with post-traumatic stress by referring to it as an "injury" rather than a "disorder" to encourage those affected to seek timely medical treatment.

  • Applies awareness efforts to all individuals affected by trauma, including combat veterans, abuse victims, crime victims, and natural disaster survivors.

  • Requires certified copies be sent to the Governor, Adjutant General, Director of Health, and Director of the Office of Veterans' Services.

Legislative Description

June 27, 2016, Post-Traumatic Stress Awareness Day

Last Action

Resolution adopted in final form.

4/20/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Safety, Intergovernmental and Military Affairs4/4/2016
Veterans, Military, & International Affairs, & Culture and the Arts3/14/2016

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