Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB768 Compare Versions

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1	1	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 768 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2021 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO HEALTH. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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3	3	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 768
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31	31	A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37	RELATING TO HEALTH.
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43	43	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47	47	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that many persons who have been diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder face profound challenges when navigating the State's present system of care. Many persons with diagnoses on the spectrum cope with lifelong physical, cognitive, or behavioral disabilities but age out of eligibility for care services once they become adults. Persons with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders or their parents or caregivers may find it difficult to access proactive therapies that teach coping skills, improve functioning, and foster community connections. The absence of these care services can be devastating for those who face cognitive or behavioral deficits due to their conditions; approximately fifty per cent of persons with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder ultimately become involved with the criminal justice system. The purpose of this Act is to establish a task force to: (1) Identify all populations and sub-populations with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the State who have or may experience burdens in navigating and accessing care services; (2) Identify therapies and home- and community-based care services that may benefit individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders; (3) Identify strategies to reduce the incidence and impact of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Hawaii; and (4) Make recommendations for a comprehensive solution through community-wide initiatives and strategic planning, including recommendations for any necessary legislation. SECTION 2. (a) There is established within the behavioral health services administration of the department of health a task force to review best care practices for persons with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, including therapies and treatments commonly needed as adults. (b) The task force shall consist of: (1) A representative of the behavioral health services administration of the department of health; (2) A representative of the developmental disabilities division of the department of health; (3) A representative of the adult mental health division of the department of health; (4) A representative of the child and adolescent mental health division of the department of health; (5) A representative of the department of human services; (6) A representative of the med-QUEST division of the department of human services; (7) A representative of the state council on developmental disabilities; (8) At least one representative from a med-QUEST health plan, who shall be invited to participate; (9) A member to be selected by the chair of the house of representatives committee on health, human services, and homelessness; (10) A member to be selected by the chair of the senate committee on health; (11) At least one member of a developmental or intellectual disability advocacy group, who shall be invited to participate; (12) Two parent-advocates to be selected and invited to participate by the speaker of the house of representatives; (13) Two parent-advocates to be selected and invited to participate by the president of the senate; and (14) Any additional representatives from state agencies, stakeholders, advocates, parent-advocates, or other individuals as deemed necessary by the majority of the task force members. (c) The task force shall conduct a study and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022. The study shall include: (1) Identification of all populations and sub-populations having with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the State who currently, or may in the future, experience burdens in navigating and accessing care services; (2) Identification of therapies and home and community-based care services that may benefit persons having fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, including therapies and treatments that may benefit those persons as adults. These may include but are not limited to: (A) Assistive technology; (B) Career planning, including vocational assessment and job placement services; (C) Community transition services; (D) Day habilitation; (E) Family support; (F) Home modifications; (G) Nutritional consultation; (H) Residential habilitation; (I) Respite care; (J) Specialized skill development, including behavioral specialist, community support, and systematic skill building services; (K) Supported employment, including extended employment supports, and intensive job coaching; (L) Temporary supplemental services; (M) Therapeutic care; (N) Transitional work services; (O) Vehicle modifications; and (P) Supportive housing; (3) Strategies to reduce the incidence and impact of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Hawaii that encompass the areas of screening and diagnosis, prevention, health promotion, and interventions that take into consideration needs across the lifespan through a community-wide, coordinated effort; (4) Recommendations for a comprehensive solution through community-wide initiatives and strategic planning; and (5) Recommendations for any necessary legislation. (d) Two or more members of the task force, but less than the number of members that would constitute a quorum for the task force, may discuss between themselves matters relating to official business of the task force to enable members to faithfully perform their duties to the task force and the organizations they represent; provided that no commitment to vote shall be made or sought. These discussions shall be permitted interactions under section 92-2.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes. (e) The members of the task force shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses, including travel expenses, incurred for service on the task force. No member of the task force shall be made subject to section 84-17, Hawaii Revised Statutes, solely because of that member's participation on the task force. (f) The task force shall convene no later than thirty days after the effective date of this Act. (g) The task force shall serve until it has accomplished the objectives of this Act or twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022, whichever occurs first. SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2021. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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49	49	SECTION 1. The legislature finds that many persons who have been diagnosed with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder face profound challenges when navigating the State's present system of care. Many persons with diagnoses on the spectrum cope with lifelong physical, cognitive, or behavioral disabilities but age out of eligibility for care services once they become adults. Persons with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders or their parents or caregivers may find it difficult to access proactive therapies that teach coping skills, improve functioning, and foster community connections. The absence of these care services can be devastating for those who face cognitive or behavioral deficits due to their conditions; approximately fifty per cent of persons with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder ultimately become involved with the criminal justice system.
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51	51	The purpose of this Act is to establish a task force to:
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53	53	(1) Identify all populations and sub-populations with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the State who have or may experience burdens in navigating and accessing care services;
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55	55	(2) Identify therapies and home- and community-based care services that may benefit individuals with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders;
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57	57	(3) Identify strategies to reduce the incidence and impact of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Hawaii; and
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59	59	(4) Make recommendations for a comprehensive solution through community-wide initiatives and strategic planning, including recommendations for any necessary legislation.
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61	61	SECTION 2. (a) There is established within the behavioral health services administration of the department of health a task force to review best care practices for persons with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, including therapies and treatments commonly needed as adults.
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63	63	(b) The task force shall consist of:
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65	65	(1) A representative of the behavioral health services administration of the department of health;
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67	67	(2) A representative of the developmental disabilities division of the department of health;
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69	69	(3) A representative of the adult mental health division of the department of health;
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71	71	(4) A representative of the child and adolescent mental health division of the department of health;
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73	73	(5) A representative of the department of human services;
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75	75	(6) A representative of the med-QUEST division of the department of human services;
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77	77	(7) A representative of the state council on developmental disabilities;
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79	79	(8) At least one representative from a med-QUEST health plan, who shall be invited to participate;
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81	81	(9) A member to be selected by the chair of the house of representatives committee on health, human services, and homelessness;
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83	83	(10) A member to be selected by the chair of the senate committee on health;
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85	85	(11) At least one member of a developmental or intellectual disability advocacy group, who shall be invited to participate;
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87	87	(12) Two parent-advocates to be selected and invited to participate by the speaker of the house of representatives;
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89	89	(13) Two parent-advocates to be selected and invited to participate by the president of the senate; and
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91	91	(14) Any additional representatives from state agencies, stakeholders, advocates, parent-advocates, or other individuals as deemed necessary by the majority of the task force members.
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93	93	(c) The task force shall conduct a study and submit a report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature no later than twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022. The study shall include:
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95	95	(1) Identification of all populations and sub-populations having with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders in the State who currently, or may in the future, experience burdens in navigating and accessing care services;
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97	97	(2) Identification of therapies and home and community-based care services that may benefit persons having fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, including therapies and treatments that may benefit those persons as adults. These may include but are not limited to:
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99	99	(A) Assistive technology;
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101	101	(B) Career planning, including vocational assessment and job placement services;
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103	103	(C) Community transition services;
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105	105	(D) Day habilitation;
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107	107	(E) Family support;
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109	109	(F) Home modifications;
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111	111	(G) Nutritional consultation;
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113	113	(H) Residential habilitation;
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115	115	(I) Respite care;
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117	117	(J) Specialized skill development, including behavioral specialist, community support, and systematic skill building services;
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119	119	(K) Supported employment, including extended employment supports, and intensive job coaching;
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121	121	(L) Temporary supplemental services;
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123	123	(M) Therapeutic care;
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125	125	(N) Transitional work services;
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127	127	(O) Vehicle modifications; and
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129	129	(P) Supportive housing;
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131	131	(3) Strategies to reduce the incidence and impact of fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Hawaii that encompass the areas of screening and diagnosis, prevention, health promotion, and interventions that take into consideration needs across the lifespan through a community-wide, coordinated effort;
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133	133	(4) Recommendations for a comprehensive solution through community-wide initiatives and strategic planning; and
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135	135	(5) Recommendations for any necessary legislation.
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137	137	(d) Two or more members of the task force, but less than the number of members that would constitute a quorum for the task force, may discuss between themselves matters relating to official business of the task force to enable members to faithfully perform their duties to the task force and the organizations they represent; provided that no commitment to vote shall be made or sought. These discussions shall be permitted interactions under section 92-2.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes.
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139	139	(e) The members of the task force shall serve without compensation but shall be reimbursed for necessary expenses, including travel expenses, incurred for service on the task force. No member of the task force shall be made subject to section 84-17, Hawaii Revised Statutes, solely because of that member's participation on the task force.
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141	141	(f) The task force shall convene no later than thirty days after the effective date of this Act.
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143	143	(g) The task force shall serve until it has accomplished the objectives of this Act or twenty days prior to the convening of the regular session of 2022, whichever occurs first.
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145	145	SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 2021.
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159	159	Report Title: Department of Health; Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder; Task Force Description: Establishes a task force within the department of health to identify populations and sub-populations with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) in the State who experience burdens in navigating and accessing care services; identify therapies and home and community-based care services that may benefit persons with FASD; identify strategies to reduce the incidence and impact of FASD; and make recommendations for a comprehensive solution, including necessary legislation. Requires a report to the legislature. The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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173	173	Establishes a task force within the department of health to identify populations and sub-populations with fetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD) in the State who experience burdens in navigating and accessing care services; identify therapies and home and community-based care services that may benefit persons with FASD; identify strategies to reduce the incidence and impact of FASD; and make recommendations for a comprehensive solution, including necessary legislation. Requires a report to the legislature.
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181	181	The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.