HI HCR146

Urges the Hawaii Legislature to prioritize legislation prohibiting "excited delirium" or similar pseudoscientific concepts from being used as a medical diagnosis, cause of death, or legal theory in the state.

"Excited delirium" is not recognized by major medical organizations, lacks an International Classification of Diseases code, and is not included in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.

The concept has historically been invoked to justify law enforcement use of force, particularly in cases involving individuals experiencing mental health crises, disproportionately affecting people of color.

Named "The Haleck Resolution" in memory of Sheldon Haleck, a Native Hawaiian veteran who died during a law enforcement encounter where defense experts cited "excited delirium" as a cause.

Calls for medical determinations, official records, and legal proceedings in Hawaii to be grounded in scientifically valid and medically recognized principles.