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HI SB1167

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/13/2023

Primary Sponsor

Chris Lee

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • Specifically protects the fundamental right to choose to have an abortion and the fundamental right to choose or refuse contraceptives.

  • 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?"

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/9/2023
Ways and Means2/9/2023
Judiciary1/27/2023

Full Bill Text

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