HI SB2350

Establishes a task force within the Department of Health's Behavioral Health Services Administration to review best care practices for persons with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), including therapies and treatments for adults.

Task force shall consist of representatives from state agencies (Department of Health divisions, Department of Human Services, med-QUEST), legislators, parent-advocates, disability advocates, and health plan representatives (17+ total members).

Task force must study and report to the legislature by 20 days before the 2021 regular session, including identification of affected populations, beneficial therapies and community-based services, strategies to reduce FASD incidence, and recommendations for policy and legislative changes.

Identifies specific services to be considered including assistive technology, vocational services, day habilitation, family support, residential services, supported employment, and therapeutic care.

Members serve without compensation but receive reimbursement for necessary expenses; task force convenes within 30 days of the effective date and concludes upon accomplishing its objectives or before the 2021 legislative session, whichever comes first.