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SB 2121

Hawaii - Session 2026

Senate failed 2026-02-18
Bill Details

Title: Emergency; Official Announcements; Broadcast Media; American Sign Language; Sign Language Interpreter

Summary

Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to provide an American Sign Language interpreter during each official announcement broadcast via television or the Internet during a state of emergency. Requires the Governor or mayor of a county to ensure, to the fullest extent possible, that the American Sign Language interpreter's face, body, arms, and hands are visible during the broadcast. Requires a news media outlet to display the American Sign Language interpreter in a picture-in-picture window during broadcasts of official emergency announcements.

Sponsor
Brandon J.C. Elefante
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-18 Status failed
2026-02-18 Latest Action The committee on PSM deferred the measure.