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This resolution requests the Hawaii State LGBTQ+ Commission and Hawaii State Commission on the Status of Women to collaborate on a comprehensive review of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to recommend amendments that incorporate gender-neutral terminology. Recognizing Hawaii's commitment to inclusivity and equality, the resolution highlights recent legislative efforts supporting LGBTQ+ rights, such as marriage equality in 2013 and expanding gender markers on state identification in 2019. The specific tasks for these commissions include drafting recommended legislation to incorporate gender-neutral language, developing guidelines for future legislation to ensure inclusive terminology, and submitting a report with proposed statutory amendments by December 31, 2026. The resolution also requests the Department of the Attorney General to assist in this effort and recommends engaging civil rights experts specializing in gender identity and non-binary issues, such as the Lambda Law Student Association. The ultimate goal is to modernize statutory language to reflect the diverse identities of Hawaii's residents and promote respect and inclusivity for all individuals, regardless of gender identity or expression.

Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HR&billnumber=95&year=2025