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Page 25 B. NO. <br />1 (2) The task force shall include representation from all counties. The task force may <br />2 recommend additional members with appropriate expertise, to be approved by the chairperson. <br />3 (3) The task force shall elect a chairperson from among the members of the task force. <br />4 (4) The task force shall discuss matters relating to home births and make recommendations to <br />5 improve coordination of care and information across the maternal health system. The <br />6 discussions shall include but not be limited to the following: <br />7 A. Education and training of birth practitioners; <br />8 B. Public health education and information regarding borne birth practices; <br />9 C. Data and information regarding home birth and maternal and infant health; <br />10 D. Transport to medical care; <br />1.1 E . Proposed action to improve public health and safety. <br />12 (5) The members of the task force shall serve without compensation. No member of the task <br />13 force shall be made subject to section 84-17, Hawaii Revised Statutes, solely because of that <br />14 member's participation on the task force. <br />15 (6) The Department of Health shall provide administrative and clerical support required by the <br />16 task force. <br />17 (7) The home birth task force shall dissolve on June 30, 2026. <br />18 <br />19 <br />20 <br />21 <br />INTRODUCED BY: <br />25 <br />