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Introduced
03/09/2022
03/09/2022
In Committee
03/14/2022
03/14/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/05/2022
05/05/2022
Introduced Session
2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO ISSUE CERTIFICATEs OF STILLBIRTH. .
AI Summary
This Resolution requests the Department of Health to issue certificates of stillbirth, which are official documents acknowledging the birth of a child who did not survive. Currently, Hawaii does not issue these certificates, only fetal death certificates, which can be a painful reminder for parents. The resolution highlights that stillbirths are common and have a significant emotional impact on families, and that issuing stillbirth certificates would acknowledge the existence and life of the child, similar to how other states like Colorado and New York do. The Department of Health is also asked to study the feasibility of implementing these certificates and report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
The committee(s) on HHH recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 03/29/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=53&year=2022 | 03/10/2022 |
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=53&year=2021 | 03/02/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/HR53_.HTM | 03/10/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2022/bills/HR53_.pdf | 03/10/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/HR53_.HTM | 03/02/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session2021/bills/HR53_.pdf | 03/02/2021 |
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