HawaiiRELATING TO EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENTS.
What it does
Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to provide an American Sign Language interpreter during each official announcement broadcast via television or the Internet during a state of emergency. Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, that the American Sign Language interpreter's face, body, arms, and hands are visible during the broadcast. Requires a news media outlet to display the American Sign Language interpreter in a picture-in-picture window during broadcasts of official emergency announcements.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 18The committee on PSM deferred the measure.Latest
- Feb 12The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
- Feb 10Re-Referred to PSM, WAM.Minor
- Jan 22Referred to PSM/HHS, WAM.Minor
- Jan 21Introduced and passed First Reading.Minor
- Jan 14Pending Introduction.Introduced