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HI HCR187
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Troy Hashimoto
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AI Summary
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Urges the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency to include an on-screen American Sign Language interpreter in all live and recorded Emergency Alert System (EAS) video broadcasts at all times, including during graphic presentations.
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Requires the agency to provide training for American Sign Language interpreters by including them in all training given to EAS broadcasters.
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Requires all video broadcasts to maintain one camera showing the American Sign Language interpreter at all times.
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Addresses accessibility gap identified during recent Hawaii Island volcano eruptions when EAS live video broadcasts did not consistently provide American Sign Language interpretation, denying deaf and hard of hearing residents access to critical emergency information.
Legislative Description
Urging The Hawaii Emergency Management Agency To Include In All Live And Recorded Emergency Alert System Video Broadcasts, An On-screen Interpreter Disseminating The Emergency Information In American Sign Language At All Times, Including During Graphic Presentations.
Deaf and Blind Task Force
Last Action
Referred to PSM.
4/11/2023