REQUESTING GOOGLE MAPS, APPLE MAPS, AND SIMILAR DIGITAL MAPPING AND NAVIGATION PLATFORMS TO REMOVE, MODIFY, OR RESTRICT THE PUBLIC IDENTIFICATION, LABELING, AND PROMOTION OF HAZARDOUS COASTAL FEATURES, INCLUDING MERMAID CAVES.

This bill requests that Google Maps, Apple Maps, and similar digital navigation platforms remove or restrict public identification and labeling of hazardous coastal features like Mermaid Caves in Hawaii. The resolution asks these companies to eliminate recreational designations and directions that encourage public access to dangerous sea caves known for causing injuries and fatalities. It directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to coordinate with emergency responders and local agencies to provide safety data supporting these requests. The measure clarifies that it does not restrict lawful shoreline access, traditional practices, news reporting, or academic research.