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SR 69

REQUESTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO LEAD THE STATEWIDE COORDINATION OF SERVICES AND SUPPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH FETAL ALCOHOL SPECTRUM DISORDERS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sharon Moriwaki

Hawaii requests its Department of Health coordinate statewide services for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders to improve access and support.

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Bill Summary · SR 69

Legislative bill overview

SR 69 is a resolution requesting Hawaii's Department of Health to coordinate statewide services and supports for individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). Rather than creating new programs, it asks an existing state agency to take a leadership role in organizing and improving how current services reach those affected by this condition.

Why is this important

FASD causes lifelong neurodevelopmental challenges affecting learning, behavior, and social functioning, yet affected individuals often fall through gaps between healthcare, education, and social services. Better coordination could improve diagnosis rates, early intervention, and support for families managing this permanent disability.

Potential points of contention

  • Cost implications unclear: The resolution doesn't specify funding or resource allocation, raising questions about how DOH would absorb coordination duties without new appropriations
  • Scope ambiguity: No definition of what "lead coordination" entails—whether this means data collection, service gaps analysis, or actual program development
  • Enforcement mechanism absent: As a resolution rather than legislation, compliance is voluntary with no accountability measures if DOH deprioritizes the request

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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