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HI SCR86
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Joy San Buenaventura
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AI Summary
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Recognizes and supports implementation of "Hep Free 2030: The Hawaii Hepatitis Elimination Strategy 2020-2030," a ten-year statewide strategy issued by Hep Free Hawaii coalition on July 28, 2020
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Acknowledges viral hepatitis as a public health priority for Hawaii, noting that hepatitis B mortality rates exceeded the national average and were nearly triple the nationwide average in 2019
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Identifies priority areas for hepatitis elimination including awareness and education, access to services, advocacy, equity, and data-driven decision-making
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Requests joint informational briefing between Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services and House Standing Committee on Health and Homelessness between end of 2023 regular session and start of 2024 regular session to assess implementation progress and determine recommended future legislative action
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Directs certified copies be transmitted to legislative leadership and Hep Free Hawaii co-directors
Legislative Description
Recognizing And Supporting Ongoing Collaborative Efforts To Implement A Statewide Strategy To Eliminate Viral Hepatitis Types A, B, And C In Hawaii.
Hep Free 2030
Last Action
Referred to HHS.
3/15/2023