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HI SB350

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Karl Rhoads

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment to Article I of the Hawaii Constitution prohibiting any law or state action that denies or interferes with a person's right to obtain contraceptives or voluntarily engage in contraception

  • Defines "contraception" as any action taken to prevent pregnancy, including drugs, devices, biological products, fertility-awareness methods, and sterilization procedures approved under federal law

  • Clarifies that contraceptives include IUDs and emergency contraceptives (Plan B, Ella) which prevent pregnancy rather than terminate it or affect implanted embryos

  • Requires the amendment question to be placed on the ballot for voter approval in accordance with Article XVII, Section 3 of the Hawaii Constitution

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

Legislative Description

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

Constitutional Amendment

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

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

Full Bill Text

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