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HI HB840
Bill
Status
1/27/2021
Primary Sponsor
Troy Hashimoto
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AI Summary
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Recognizes American Sign Language (ASL) as a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with its own distinct grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and cultural heritage.
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Adds a new section to Chapter 1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to formally acknowledge ASL as a discrete language rather than merely signed English.
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Builds on Act 152 (Session Laws of Hawaii 2016), which previously recognized ASL as a world language for public school language requirement purposes.
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Takes effect on July 1, 2065.
Legislative Description
Relating To American Sign Language.
American Sign Language
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Eli, Gates, Hashimoto excused (3).
2/12/2021