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HI SR87
Resolution
Status
3/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Joy San Buenaventura
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AI Summary
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Urges retail stores and pharmacies operating in Hawaii to adopt policies guaranteeing unhindered access to all FDA-approved contraceptives at both national and local levels
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Cites 2020 Hawaii data showing approximately 47% of pregnancies between 2012-2016 were unintended, with disproportionate rates among Native Hawaiian, Filipino, Pacific Islander, young, unmarried, and low-income women
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Identifies pharmacist refusals to fill contraceptive prescriptions, pharmacies refusing to stock contraceptives, and locking condoms behind glass as significant barriers to contraceptive access
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References a 2011 University of Iowa study demonstrating increased condom sales when products were removed from behind locked glass
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Directs transmission of resolution copies to CEOs of major retailers (Albertsons, Costco, CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, Target) and Times Supermarkets for distribution to store managers at locations within one mile of high schools
Legislative Description
Urging Retail Stores And Pharmacies Doing Business In The State To Adopt A Policy On A National And Local Level Guaranteeing An Individual's Unhindered Access To All United States Food And Drug Administration-approved Contraceptives.
Access
Last Action
Referred to CPN/HHS.
3/15/2023