S.B. 2381 Summary

• Establishes the Hawaii Electronic Information Technology Accessibility Act to ensure electronic information technology developed, purchased, or provided by the State is accessible to individuals with disabilities.

• Requires the Disability and Communication Access Board to develop and publish accessibility standards for electronic information technology by December 31, 2022, addressing functional performance criteria, procurement language recommendations, and monitoring procedures.

• Directs each state entity to review published standards and revise its procurement and development rules, policies, and procedures to incorporate accessibility standards within six months of publication.

• Applies standards to electronic and information technology developed or procured by state entities and substantial modifications thereof, while allowing accessibility software compatibility without requiring mandatory installation at non-disabled employee workstations.

• Mandates the Disability and Communication Access Board to review and amend accessibility standards every three years to reflect technological changes, with state entities required to incorporate amendments within six months of publication.