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HI SB297
Bill
Status
1/15/2025
Primary Sponsor
Joy San Buenaventura
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AI Summary
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Adds a new "Reproductive Freedom" section to Article I of the Hawaii State Constitution prohibiting the state from denying or interfering with individuals' reproductive freedom in intimate decisions.
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Protects the right to choose to obtain an abortion of a nonviable fetus.
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Protects the right to obtain an abortion necessary to protect the life or health of the pregnant person.
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Protects the right to choose to obtain or use contraceptives.
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Requires voter approval through a ballot question asking whether the Constitution should be amended to prohibit state interference with reproductive freedom, including abortion and contraceptive rights.
Legislative Description
Proposing A Constitutional Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Protect The Right To Reproductive Freedom.
Constitutional Amendment
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM.
2/14/2025