HI SB193

Requires at least three members of the state council on mental health to have demonstrated knowledge of or work experience involving native Hawaiian concepts of well-being, culturally grounded mental health methodologies, or traditional healing or health practices.

Specifies that qualified members must meet one of four criteria: a relevant college degree focusing on native Hawaiian or indigenous health; work history demonstrating knowledge of native Hawaiian health practices; health or advocacy work history addressing native Hawaiian inequities; or substantial community experience as a native Hawaiian traditional healing practitioner.

Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 334-10 by adding new subsection (c) defining qualifications and renumbering subsequent subsections accordingly.

Takes effect upon approval, with the council required to achieve compliant composition by July 1, 2020.