HI HCR159

Urges retail stores and pharmacies doing business in Hawaii to adopt policies guaranteeing unhindered access to all FDA-approved contraceptives at both national and local levels.

Identifies barriers to contraceptive access including pharmacist refusals to fill prescriptions, pharmacies refusing to stock contraceptives, and condoms being locked behind glass.

Notes that approximately 47% of pregnancies in Hawaii between 2012 and 2016 were unintended, with higher rates among Native Hawaiian, Filipino, Pacific Islander, and low-income women.

Cites a 2011 University of Iowa study showing increased condom sales when products were removed from locked displays.

Directs transmission of the resolution to CEOs of Albertsons, Costco, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Target, and Times Supermarkets for distribution to store locations within one mile of high schools.