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HI HCR162
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/19/2021
Primary Sponsor
Nadine Nakamura
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AI Summary
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Directs Department of Public Safety and Department of Human Services to develop a plan accounting for gender identity of incarcerated and court-involved youth in collaboration with Department of Health, Department of Education, and Judiciary.
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Requests Department of Health to publish a comprehensive report on Hawaii's LGBTQI community health every three years, comparing health-related risk behaviors, chronic conditions, and preventive service use between LGBTQI and general populations.
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Requires Department of Public Safety to work with the Sexual and Gender Minority Workgroup within Department of Health to ensure data collection follows LGBTQI data collection best practices.
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Acknowledges that LGBTQI youth, particularly youth of color and transgender youth, face higher rates of isolation, depression, substance abuse, homelessness, and involvement in the criminal justice system.
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Directs transmission of certified copies to the Governor, Directors of Health, Human Services, and Public Safety, and education leadership.
Legislative Description
Urging The Department Of Public Safety And The Department Of Human Services To Work With The Department Of Health, Department Of Education, And Judiciary To Submit A Plan To Account For Gender Identity With Respect To Incarcerated And Court-involved Youth And Work With The Sexual And Gender Minority Workgroup Within The Department Of Health To Address The Incidence Of Lgbtqi Youth In The Juvenile And Criminal Justice Systems.
Department of Human Services
Last Action
Resolution adopted in final form.
4/23/2021