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.

This bill requests the Attorney General to review Hawaii state laws for outdated disability terminology, specifically targeting uses of the word "impaired" to describe people with disabilities. The resolution directs officials to identify provisions where such language may carry negative connotations and to propose updates that use more respectful, modern terms like "deaf or hard of hearing" instead of "hearing impaired." The Attorney General must submit findings and recommended amendments to the Legislature by early 2027, ensuring any changes comply with federal disability rights laws without altering legal effects. This measure affects state statutes and administrative language while aiming to promote dignity and inclusivity in how Hawaii's laws refer to individuals with disabilities.