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HI HB838
Bill
Status
1/27/2021
Primary Sponsor
Troy Hashimoto
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AI Summary
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Clarifies that "program or activity receiving state financial assistance" includes programs receiving both federal and state financial assistance under Hawaii Revised Statutes section 368-1.5
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Removes the word "solely" from section 368-1.5(a) to expand protections against disability discrimination by state agencies and programs receiving state financial assistance
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Excludes cases within the scope of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (P.L. 101-476, as amended) from the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission's jurisdiction to avoid duplication with federal special education processes
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Updates language in section 368-1.5 to use gender-neutral terminology and clarify definitions of "disability" and "state financial assistance"
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Takes effect upon approval
Legislative Description
Relating To The Hawaii Civil Rights Commission.
Disability
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Har, Kong, Matayoshi excused (3).
2/19/2021