HB 1428 Hawaii House · 2023 Regular Session

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Summary

Prohibits the State from denying or interfering with a patient's right to choose to obtain an abortion or to terminate a pregnancy if the termination is necessary to protect the life or health of the patient. Repeals a criminal penalty for violations of certain abortion provisions. Clarifies that advanced practice registered nurses may provide abortion care. Clarifies that physicians, osteopathic physicians, and advanced practice registered nurses may administer a medication abortion via telehealth for a patient residing in the State.

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2023

Committee Review

Floor Vote

Governor

Introduced Jan 25, 2023 Last action Jan 30, 2023

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Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

2

Key actions

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Committee

1

Jan 30, 2023

Committee

Referred to HLT/JHA, referral sheet 3

lower

Jan 25, 2023

Introduced

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

lower

28 primary · 1 co-sponsor

Sponsors

Role

Legislator

Party

State

District

Jenna Takenouchi

Kirstin Kahaloa

Nadine Nakamura

Natalia Hussey-Burdick

Scott Nishimoto