HI SR116

Department of Health requested to review existing research on screen time and media consumption impacts on children and adolescents' physical activity, nutrition, and obesity.

Department must submit findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, to the Legislature no later than 20 days before the 2020 Regular Session convening.

Report must include key research findings on screen time effects, assessment of policies implemented by other states and countries, and novel policy ideas appropriate for Hawaii.

Report must summarize findings and recommendations from a stakeholder convening including the American Academy of Pediatrics Hawaii Chapter, Hawaii Children's Action Network, parents, educators, and educational institutions on reducing screen time and improving physical activity and nutrition.

Background notes that 25% of youth ages 10-17 and 58% of adults in Hawaii are overweight or obese, while only 27% of middle school students and 20% of high school students met national physical activity guidelines in 2015.