HI HR48

Recognizes and supports ongoing collaborative efforts by state agencies and private organizations to implement the "Hep Free 2030" statewide strategy to eliminate viral hepatitis types A, B, and C in Hawaii.

Acknowledges that approximately 63,000 people in Hawaii are living with viral hepatitis types B or C, with many unaware of their infection status.

Identifies high-risk communities for viral hepatitis including indigenous peoples, African Americans, incarcerated individuals, veterans, homeless populations, pregnant women, and LGBTQ+ communities.

Requests the House Committee on Health, Human Services, and Homelessness and Senate Committee on Health to convene two joint informational briefings to assess implementation progress and receive proposed legislation from the Executive Director of Hep Free Hawaii.

Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to U.S. Senators, the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, state health officials, and executive directors of relevant health organizations.