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HI HB1691

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/15/2020

Primary Sponsor

John Mizuno

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates September as "Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month" in Hawaii to increase public awareness of suicide prevention education, resources, and support.

  • Adds new section to Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 8 establishing the official designation of the month.

  • Specifies that Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday.

  • Takes effect on July 1, 2050.

  • Responds to data showing suicide was the leading cause of fatal injuries in Hawaii from 2013-2017, accounting for 25 percent of all fatal injuries.

Legislative Description

Relating To Health.

Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month

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 Representative(s) Eli, Har excused (2).

2/13/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/13/2020
Health1/21/2020

Full Bill Text

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