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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 home birth practices; <br /> 9 C. Data and information regarding home birth and maternal and infant health; <br /> 10 D. Transport to medical care; <br /> 11 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 INTRODUCED BY: <br /> 25 <br />