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HI HR36
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 conduct a feasibility study on allowing minors age 16 and older to consent to COVID-19 vaccination without parental or guardian consent.
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Study should examine the legal and practical considerations for implementing independent consent authority for this age group.
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Department 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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Resolution notes that as of October 18, 2021, only approximately 13,707 Hawaii residents age 16 and older had been vaccinated, compared to 4,050,475 nationally.
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Several jurisdictions already permit minors to consent to COVID-19 vaccination independently, including San Francisco (age 12+), Arizona (age 11+), and five other states (ages 14-16).
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