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HI HB1703
Bill
Status
1/17/2018
Primary Sponsor
John Mizuno
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AI Summary
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Designates September as "Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" in Hawaii to increase public awareness of suicide prevention education, resources, and support.
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Adds a new section to Chapter 8 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes establishing the official designation of September as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month.
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Explicitly states that Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday.
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Addresses Hawaii's suicide crisis, noting that one person in Hawaii falls victim to suicide every two days and that suicide is the most common cause of fatal injury in the state.
Legislative Description
Relating To Health.
Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month
Last Action
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) C. Lee, Ward excused (2).
1/31/2018