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HI SB610
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/7/2023
Primary Sponsor
Joy San Buenaventura
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AI Summary
- Recognizes American Sign Language (ASL) as a fully developed, autonomous, natural language with its own distinct grammar, syntax, vocabulary, and cultural heritage
- Adds a new section to Chapter 1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to codify ASL recognition in state law
- Builds upon Act 152, Session Laws of Hawaii 2016, which previously recognized ASL as a world language for public school language requirement purposes
- Takes effect upon approval
Legislative Description
Relating To American Sign Language.
American Sign Language
Last Action
Passed Second Reading and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1).
3/17/2023
Committee Referrals
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/17/2023
Culture, Arts, & International Affairs3/9/2023
Judiciary2/17/2023
Health and Human Services1/25/2023
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