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HI SB350

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Article I of Hawaii Constitution to establish that no law shall be enacted or state action taken that denies or interferes with a person's right to obtain contraceptives or voluntarily engage in contraception

  • Defines "contraception" as actions taken to prevent pregnancy, including use of contraceptives, fertility-awareness-based methods, and sterilization procedures

  • Specifies "contraceptive" means any drug, device, or biological product approved under federal law intended for pregnancy prevention, including IUDs and emergency contraceptives (Plan B, Ella)

  • Notes that 14 states plus Washington D.C. already have statutory or constitutional protections for contraception rights

  • Amendment requires voter approval through ballot question and takes effect upon compliance with Article XVII, Section 3 of Hawaii Constitution

Legislative Description

Proposing An Amendment To The Hawaii Constitution To Protect The Right To Contraception.

Constitutional Amendment

Last Action

Notice of bill proposing constitutional amendment transmitted to Governor pursuant to Article XVII, Section 3 (Sen. Com. No. 1).

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Health3/6/2025
Judiciary2/14/2025
Health and Human Services1/21/2025

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