SB2103

THE SENATE	S.B. NO.	2103
TWENTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE, 2008
STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

SECTION 1. Chapter 8, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:

"§8- Caregiver Recognition Day. The first Saturday of November shall be known and designated as Caregiver Recognition Day, in recognition of the very significant role that caregivers play in support of Hawaii's elderly and persons with disabilities. This day is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday.

As used in this section: "caregiver" means any person who has undertaken the care, custody, or physical control of an elderly or disabled person, including but not limited to compensated or uncompensated family members or other relatives, or any person who has a legal, contractual duty or desire to care for the health, safety, and welfare of an elderly or disabled person, including but not limited to owners, operators, employees, or staff of:

(1) Hospitals;

(2) Hospices;

(3) Adult residential care homes;

(4) Developmentally disabled domiciliary homes;

(5) Developmentally disabled adult foster homes;

(6) Intermediate care facilities;

(7) Skilled nursing facilities;

(8) Special treatment facilities;

(9) Assisted living facilities;

(10) Adult foster family homes;

(11) Adult day health care centers and adult day care programs;

(12) Independent living centers;

(13) Long-term care facilities;

(14) Community care facilities for the elderly;

(15) Respite care facilities;

(16) Foster homes; and

(17) Private residences used for commercial purposes to care for dependent elders."

SECTION 2. New statutory material is underscored.

SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

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