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HI HCR50
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/25/2021
Primary Sponsor
Adrian Tam
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AI Summary
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Department of Human Services in coordination with Department of Health is requested to collect data on LGBTQ+ and intersex youth under court supervision and at the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility.
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Department of Public Safety shall work with the Sexual and Gender Minority Workgroup within the Department of Health to ensure data collection follows LGBTQ+ and intersex data collection best practices.
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Resolution cites overrepresentation of LGBTQ+ youth in juvenile detention facilities and documented health disparities reported in Hawaii Department of Health's 2017 and 2018 Sexual and Gender Minorities Health Data reports.
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Data collection on sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and intersex variation is intended to inform decision-making about disproportionate criminal justice impacts and evaluate effectiveness of efforts to address obstacles facing LGBTQ+ and intersex youth.
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Certified copies of the resolution shall be transmitted to the Governor, Director of Public Safety, Director of Health, and Director of Human Services.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Human Services, In Coordination With The Department Of Health, To Collect Data On Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer Or Questioning, Pansexual, Asexual, Gender Non-conforming, And Intersex Youth Who Are Under The Supervision Of The Courts And The Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility.
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Last Action
Referred to HHH, FIN, referral sheet 19
3/4/2021