Hawaii SB2865 mandates the Department of Health to create a comprehensive state plan addressing hearing loss.

Hawaii SB2865 requires the Department of Health to develop and publish a state plan on hearing loss. The plan must propose actions to minimize hearing loss, improve early identification, diagnosis, screening, and treatment, and address common issues faced by those with hearing loss. The Department must submit an interim report in 2027 and a final report in 2028, including any proposed legislation. Hearing loss affects nearly two hundred sixteen thousand Hawaii residents, with disproportionate impacts on the elderly.

Hawaii SB2865 mandates the Department of Health to create a comprehensive state plan addressing hearing loss.

Hawaii SB2865 requires the Department of Health to develop and publish a state plan on hearing loss. The plan must propose actions to minimize hearing loss, improve early identification, diagnosis, screening, and treatment, and address common issues faced by those with hearing loss. The Department must submit an interim report in 2027 and a final report in 2028, including any proposed legislation. Hearing loss affects nearly two hundred sixteen thousand Hawaii residents, with disproportionate impacts on the elderly.