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HI HCR41
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/8/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jackson Sayama
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AI Summary
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Department of Health is requested to study the feasibility of allowing minors aged 16 and older to consent to COVID-19 vaccination without parental or guardian consent.
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As of October 18, 2021, approximately 13,707 Hawaii residents aged 16 and older had been vaccinated, compared to approximately 4,050,475 nationally in that age group.
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Other jurisdictions permit minors to self-consent to COVID-19 vaccination: San Francisco allows ages 12 and older, Arizona allows ages 11 and older, five other states allow ages 14-16, and at least four states follow the mature minor doctrine.
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Department of Health must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2023 Regular Session convenes.
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A certified copy of the concurrent resolution must be transmitted to the Director of Health.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study Into The Feasibility Of Permitting Minors Sixteen Years Of Age Or Older To Consent To Receive A Covid-19 Vaccination Without Consent From The Minor's Parent Or Guardian.
Department of Health
Last Action
Referred to PDP, JHA, referral sheet 24
3/10/2022