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HRS §321-422

Birth defects program

This section sets up a state program to track birth defects and other pregnancy problems. The health department must collect and report information on causes and trends, and use it to prevent birth defects and connect affected children to services.

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The statute, as written — Birth defects program

The department of health shall establish the statewide birth defects program to : (1) Collect surveillance information on birth defects and other adverse reproductive outcomes; (2) Report the incidence, trends, and causes of birth defects and other adverse reproductive outcomes; (3) Report information for the development of prevention strategies to reduce the incidence of birth defects and other adverse reproductive outcomes; and (4) Develop strategies to improve the access of children with birth defects to health and early intervention services.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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