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HI SR16

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/10/2021

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

S.R. No. 16 Summary

  • Department of Human Services, in coordination with the Department of Health, is requested to collect data on LGBTQ+ and intersex youth under court supervision and at the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility.

  • 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.

  • Data collection aims to identify possible disproportionate impact of the criminal justice system on LGBTQ+ and intersex youth populations and evaluate the efficacy of efforts to address obstacles unique to these groups.

  • 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.

DOH

Last Action

The committee on HMS deferred the measure.

3/23/2021

Committee Referrals

Human Services2/10/2021

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