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HI HB2210
Bill
Status
1/26/2022
Primary Sponsor
Linda Ichiyama
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AI Summary
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Clarifies that abortion care access applies to all pregnant persons in Hawaii, including transgender and gender nonbinary people, replacing gender-specific language with inclusive terminology.
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Authorizes advanced practice registered nurses to provide medication and aspiration abortion care without the first-trimester limitation, provided they have prescriptive authority and appropriate licensure.
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Removes criminal imprisonment penalties from Hawaii Revised Statutes §453-16 and §457-8.7, leaving only fines of up to $1,000 for violations.
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Ensures statutory consistency between physician and nursing chapters of Hawaii law regarding abortion care provisions.
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Effective upon approval.
Legislative Description
Relating To Abortion Care.
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Last Action
Referred to HHH, CPC, JHA, referral sheet 3
1/28/2022