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Hawaii Senate Bill SCR18

Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR18

Introduced
2/29/24  
Refer
3/1/24  
Introduced
2/29/24  

Caption

Urging The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Evaluate Hawaii Residents' Engagement With Addictive Online Activities.

Impact

The resolution advocates for a prevalence survey to effectively gauge the engagement levels of Hawaii residents in these online activities. By understanding the extent of this engagement, the Department of Health can better design and implement support systems and preventive measures specifically targeted at vulnerable groups that are disproportionately affected by such addictive behaviors. Thus, the resolution aims to fill a crucial gap in understanding how residents interact with digital platforms.

Summary

Senate Concurrent Resolution SCR18 urges the Department of Health of Hawaii to conduct a comprehensive study on residents' engagement with potentially addictive online activities. This resolution arose in the context of growing concerns over the impact of social media and other online platforms on mental health, especially among vulnerable populations in Hawaii. The resolution points out that various digital activities, including social media use, online gaming, and even high-risk trading in stocks and cryptocurrencies, are notably increasing in prevalence yet remain largely unregulated and unmonitored.

Contention

Scrutiny surrounding the influence of major technology companies on addictive behaviors has intensified, particularly following lawsuits filed against firms like Meta Platforms, Inc. The bill highlights the need for vigilance against predatory practices towards children and recognizes that addiction to online activities often occurs in private, making it difficult for individuals and families to identify and address the issues. Critics and advocates alike underscore the importance of studying these practices to inform the necessary policy changes and potential regulations that might follow as a result of the findings.

Companion Bills

HI SR10

Same As Urging The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Evaluate Hawaii Residents' Engagement With Addictive Online Activities.

Previously Filed As

HI SR10

Urging The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Evaluate Hawaii Residents' Engagement With Addictive Online Activities.

HI SB333

Relating To Health.

HI HCR173

Urging The Department Of Taxation, In Consultation With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Providing Tax Breaks To Individuals Who Sell Property To Native Hawaiians On The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Waitlist.

HI SCR230

Urging The Governor To Request The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism And Department Of Health To Establish A Gambling Task Force To Develop An Evidence-based Framework With An Appraisal Of The Resources Necessary To Ensure The Public's Health And Safety And Mitigate Gambling-related Harm In Order To Guide Future Gambling Legislation In The State Of Hawaii.

HI HR178

Urging The Department Of Taxation, In Consultation With The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, To Conduct A Feasibility Study On Providing Tax Breaks To Individuals Who Sell Property To Native Hawaiians On The Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands Waitlist.

HI HCR192

Urging The Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation And Adaptation Commission To Develop A Proactive And Comprehensive Communication Strategy To Educate Hawaii's Residents About The Health Impacts Of The Climate Crisis.

HI SCR183

Requesting The Department Of Health To Conduct A Study To Assess The Health Care Needs Of The Residents Of Ocean View On The Island Of Hawaii.

HI SCR110

Requesting The Hawaii State Energy Office To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Establishing A Green Bonds Program In The State.

HI SCR3

Urging The United States Geological Survey To Conduct Topographical Surveys, Particularly Within Lava-flow Hazard Zones 1 And 2, To Update Its Long-term Lava-flow Hazard Map Of Hawaii Island.

HI SCR71

Requesting The University Of Hawaii To Conduct A Study Relating To Asbestos Prevalence And Abatement In Residential Properties In The State.

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