Hawaii HB1974 mandates the development of a comprehensive state plan on hearing loss to improve access, affordability, and early detection.

Hawaii HB1974 requires the state health planning and development agency to create a comprehensive state plan on hearing loss. This plan aims to improve access, affordability, and early detection of hearing loss. The plan includes an assessment of current policies, epidemiological data, public awareness analysis, and identification of screening gaps. The state agency must also consult with stakeholders and submit an initial plan by 2027 and update reports every two years. The bill allocates $100,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund this initiative.

Hawaii HB1974 mandates the development of a comprehensive state plan on hearing loss to improve access, affordability, and early detection.

Hawaii HB1974 requires the state health planning and development agency to create a comprehensive state plan on hearing loss. This plan aims to improve access, affordability, and early detection of hearing loss. The plan includes an assessment of current policies, epidemiological data, public awareness analysis, and identification of screening gaps. The state agency must also consult with stakeholders and submit an initial plan by 2027 and update reports every two years. The bill allocates $100,000 for fiscal year 2026-2027 to fund this initiative.