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HI HCR5
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/4/2024
Primary Sponsor
Della au Belatti
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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 on national and local levels.
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Identifies barriers to contraceptive access including pharmacist refusals to fill prescriptions, pharmacies refusing to stock contraceptives, and condoms being kept behind locked glass.
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Notes that approximately 47% of pregnancies in Hawaii between 2012-2016 were unintended, with higher rates among Native Hawaiian, Filipino, Pacific Islander women, those under 20, unmarried individuals, and those at or below 100% of federal poverty level.
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References a 2011 University of Iowa study showing increased condom sales when moved from behind locked glass.
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Directs certified copies be sent to CEOs of Albertsons, Costco, CVS Health, Walgreens, Walmart, Target, Times Supermarkets, and the Retail Merchants of Hawaii for distribution to store managers of retail 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.
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Last Action
The committee on CPN deferred the measure.
4/17/2024