REQUESTING THE ATTORNEY GENERAL TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF THE HAWAII REVISED STATUTES TO IDENTIFY PROVISIONS IN WHICH THE TERM "IMPAIRED" OR A SIMILAR TERM IS USED TO DESCRIBE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY AND TO SUGGEST DISABILITY-INCLUSIVE APPROPRIATE AMENDMENTS.

Summary

The bill orders the state Attorney General to conduct a thorough review of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to locate any sections that use the term “impaired” or similar language to refer to people with disabilities. The AG must then propose amendments that make the language more disability‑inclusive. The goal is to ensure state laws treat individuals with disabilities respectfully and consistently.

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