HB1416

Hawaii HB1416 aims to prevent youth cannabis use through a comprehensive informational campaign and grants for prevention programs.

Hawaii HB1416 mandates the Department of Health to create and execute a messaging campaign to inform youth about the dangers of cannabis use. The bill also requires the department to partner with community-based organizations to fund evidence-based prevention programs. The campaign will highlight the risks of cannabis use on youth brain development and public health. The department must submit a report to the legislature by 2027 detailing the use of funds and the impact of the campaign.