Hawaii HB1531 mandates that during emergency announcements, the governor or mayor must provide an American Sign Language interpreter displayed in a.

Hawaii HB1531 amends Chapter 127A of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to require that during any official emergency announcements made by the governor or mayor, an American Sign Language interpreter must be provided. This interpreter must be displayed in an on-screen picture-in-picture window for the full duration of the announcement. The interpreter must be certified by a nationally recognized credentialing authority and positioned to ensure their face, body, arms, and hands are always visible during the broadcast.

Hawaii HB1531 mandates that during emergency announcements, the governor or mayor must provide an American Sign Language interpreter displayed in a.

Hawaii HB1531 amends Chapter 127A of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to require that during any official emergency announcements made by the governor or mayor, an American Sign Language interpreter must be provided. This interpreter must be displayed in an on-screen picture-in-picture window for the full duration of the announcement. The interpreter must be certified by a nationally recognized credentialing authority and positioned to ensure their face, body, arms, and hands are always visible during the broadcast.