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HRS §321-421

What key terms mean in this part

This section defines important words used in this part of the law. It explains what counts as a birth defect, an adverse reproductive outcome, and an institutional review board. These definitions help you understand the rest of the rules.

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The statute, as written — Definitions

As used in this part, unless the context requires otherwise: "Adverse reproductive outcome" means a birth defect, stillbirth, infant death up to one year of age, or spontaneous or medical termination of pregnancy for a birth defect. "Birth defect" means an abnormality of structure, function, or body metabolism present at birth that adversely affects a child's health and development, results in a physical or mental disability, or is fatal. "Institutional review board" means an institutional review board established in accordance with 7 Code of Federal Regulations 1c.107, 10 Code of Federal Regulations 745.107, 14 Code of Federal Regulations 1230.107, 15 Code of Federal Regulations 27.107, 16 Code of Federal Regulations 1028.107, 21 Code of Federal Regulations 56.107, 22 Code of Federal Regulations 225.107, 24 Code of Federal Regulations 60.107, 28 Code of Federal Regulations 46.107, 32 Code of Federal Regulations 219.107, 34 Code of Federal Regulations 97.107, 38 Code of Federal Regulations 16.107, 40 Code of Federal Regulations 26.107, 45 Code of Federal Regulations 46.107, 45 Code of Federal Regulations 690.107, or 49 Code of Federal Regulations 11.107.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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