Hawaii SB786 mandates government records be made available in disability-accessible formats upon request.
Hawaii SB786 requires all government records accessible to the public to be provided in a disability-accessible format upon request, starting January 1, 2027. The bill mandates the governor, chief justice, and mayors of each county to designate an agency as a converting agency responsible for this task. It also establishes a process for converting records into accessible formats and appropriates funds for necessary equipment, training, and staffing.
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