SB 1 Hawaii Senate · 2023 Regular Session

RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Summary
Allows licensed physician assistants to perform certain abortions. Repeals the requirement that abortions be performed at certain locations. Clarifies that the State shall not deny or interfere with a pregnant person's right to choose to (1) obtain an abortion or (2) if necessary to protect the life or health of the patient terminate the pregnancy. Defines "abortion" and "nonviable fetus". Prohibits a covered entity from disclosing information relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the issuance of a subpoena in connection with an out-of-state or interstate proceeding relating to reproductive health care services legally performed in the State. Prohibits agencies from providing information or expending resources in the furtherance of out-of-state or interstate investigations or proceedings relating to reproductive health care services. Prohibits the State from taking adverse action based on pregnancy outcomes or for aiding or assisting a pregnant individual with accessing reproductive health care services. Requires the Governor to deny any demand for surrender of a person charged with a crime involving reproductive health care services unless the conduct constitutes a crime in the State or is made under Article IV, section 2, of the U.S. Constitution. Enumerates laws contrary to public policy and prohibits their application. Prohibits the issuance of a summons for persons to testify in another state with regard to lawful reproductive health care services. Clarifies under various licensing statutes that the provision or assistance in receipt or provision of certain services related to the human reproductive system cannot form a basis for disciplinary action. Prohibits the enforcement of a judgment or order arising from a foreign penal civil action or other penal law with respect to reproductive health care services. Amends the definition of "medical care and services" so that a minor may...(see document for full description) (SD2)
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
Mar 2023
Senate Passage
Mar 2023
House Passage
Mar 2023
Signed into Law
Mar 2023
Introduced Jan 12, 2023 Signed Mar 23, 2023
Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
34
Key actions
12
Committee
13
Amendments
4
Mar 20, 2023
Introduced
Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 462).
upper
Mar 17, 2023
Lower · Passed
Passed Third Reading with Representative(s) Kitagawa, Lamosao, Quinlan, Souza voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Kila, Kong, Matsumoto, Pierick, Ward voting no (7) and Representative(s) Cochran excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
lower
Mar 17, 2023
Amended
Floor amendment failed with Noes, 1 (Representative(s) Belatti). Excused, 2 (Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi).
lower
Mar 17, 2023
Introduced
Floor Amendment No. 5 offered by Rep. Garcia
lower
Mar 17, 2023
Amended
Floor amendment failed with Noes, 1 (Representative(s) Belatti). Excused, 1 (Representative(s) Cochran).
lower
Mar 17, 2023
Introduced
Floor Amendment No. 4 offered by Rep. Matsumoto
lower
Mar 15, 2023
Lower · Passed
The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Takayama, Ganaden, Holt, Ichiyama, Ilagan, Mizuno; Ayes with reservations: none; 2 Noes: Representative(s) Kong, Souza; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Hashimoto.
lower
Mar 15, 2023
Lower · Passed
The committee on HLT recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Belatti, Takenouchi, Amato, Ilagan, Mizuno, Nishimoto; Ayes with reservations: none; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Garcia; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Kobayashi.
lower
Mar 9, 2023
Committee
Referred to HLT/JHA, referral sheet 17
lower
Mar 7, 2023
Introduced
Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 59) in amended form (SD 2).
lower
Mar 7, 2023
Upper · Passed
Report Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 22; Aye(s) with reservations: none. Noes, 3 (Senator(s) Awa, Fevella, Gabbard). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
upper
Mar 1, 2023
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Elefante, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 2 No(es): Senator(s) Gabbard, Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Feb 21, 2023
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-23-23 9:45AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.
upper
Feb 17, 2023
Committee
Reported from HHS/CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 651) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.
upper
Feb 14, 2023
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Richards; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.
upper
Feb 14, 2023
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Moriwaki; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Shimabukuro.
upper
Feb 10, 2023
Upper · Passed
The committee on HHS/CPN will reconsider its previous decision made on 02-01-23 and will hold a public decision making on 02-14-23 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
upper
Feb 1, 2023
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Moriwaki, Shimabukuro; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
upper
Feb 1, 2023
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Richards.
upper
Jan 26, 2023
Upper · Passed
The committee(s) on HHS/CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-01-23 1:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
upper
Jan 20, 2023
Committee
Referred to HHS/CPN, JDC.
upper
Jan 18, 2023
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 12, 2023
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
4 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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