Requesting a study on the cost and scope of a statewide survey of M h, LGBTQIA+, and QTPI+ communities in Hawaii.

The bill requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on the cost and scope of a comprehensive, statewide survey of M h, LGBTQIA+, and QTPI+ communities in Hawaii. The study aims to estimate population size, assess health care access, mental health outcomes, economic stability, educational attainment, housing security, and experiences of discrimination. It will also consider data privacy, confidentiality, and protections for respondents, and identify potential funding sources. The study will be submitted to the Legislature before the convening of the Regular Session of 2027.

Requesting a study on the cost and scope of a statewide survey of M h, LGBTQIA+, and QTPI+ communities in Hawaii.

The bill requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study on the cost and scope of a comprehensive, statewide survey of M h, LGBTQIA+, and QTPI+ communities in Hawaii. The study aims to estimate population size, assess health care access, mental health outcomes, economic stability, educational attainment, housing security, and experiences of discrimination. It will also consider data privacy, confidentiality, and protections for respondents, and identify potential funding sources. The study will be submitted to the Legislature before the convening of the Regular Session of 2027.