Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 2121
RELATING TO EMERGENCY ANNOUNCEMENTS.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- ELEFANTE (Democratic)
- CHANG (Democratic)
- FUKUNAGA (Democratic)
- INOUYE (Democratic)
- RICHARDS (Democratic)
- SAN BUENAVENTURA (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
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.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 14, 2026 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 21, 2026 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
Referred to PSM/HHS, WAM. - Feb 10, 2026 · Senate
Re-Referred to PSM, WAM. - Feb 12, 2026 · Senate
The committee(s) on PSM has scheduled a public hearing on 02-18-26 3:00PM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference. - Feb 18, 2026 · Senate
The committee on PSM deferred the measure.