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HI SR214

Resolution

Status

Passed

3/31/2021

Primary Sponsor

Jarrett Keohokalole

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Origin

Senate

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Designates June 27 of each year as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day in Hawaii for recognition and appreciation of those affected.

  • Designates the entire month of June of each year as Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month in Hawaii.

  • Urges the Department of Health and United States Department of Veterans Affairs to continue educating victims, families, and the public about causes, symptoms, and treatment of post-traumatic stress injury.

  • Characterizes post-traumatic stress as an injury rather than a disorder, based on electro-magnetic imaging evidence of physical brain changes caused by severe trauma.

  • Requires certified copies be sent to the U.S. Secretary of State, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Hawaii Governor, Director of Health, Director of State Office of Veterans Services, and Executive Director of Honor For All.

Legislative Description

Requesting That June 27 Of Each Year Be Recognized As Post-traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Day And Designating The Month Of June Of Each Year As Post-traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month In Hawaii.

Resolution

Last Action

Certified copies of resolutions sent, 06-21-21.

6/21/2021

Committee Referrals

Health3/16/2021

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