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HI SB1167
Bill
AI Summary
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Proposes adding a new section to Article I of the Hawaii State Constitution establishing that no law shall be enacted or state action taken that denies or interferes with an individual's reproductive freedom in their most intimate decisions.
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Specifically protects the fundamental right to choose to have an abortion and the fundamental right to choose or refuse contraceptives.
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Establishes ballot language asking: "Shall the Constitution be amended to state that no law shall be enacted, nor any state action taken, that denies or interferes with an individual's reproductive freedom in their most intimate decisions, including the fundamental right to abortion and contraceptives?"
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Takes effect upon compliance with Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii State Constitution.
Legislative Description
Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii State Constitution To Protect Individual Reproductive Rights.
Constitutional Amendment
Last Action
Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 1).
3/13/2023