URGING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH TO COORDINATE THE STOCKPILING OF A THREE-YEAR SUPPLY OF MIFEPRISTONE.

This resolution urges the Hawaii Department of Health to coordinate stockpiling a three-year supply of mifepristone, a medication commonly used in medical abortions. The bill responds to concerns about potential disruptions in the medication's supply chain and aims to ensure continued access to reproductive healthcare services within the state. It directs the Department of Health to determine the appropriate quantities needed for this stockpile and transmit the resolution to the state health director. The measure reflects Hawaii's existing legal framework protecting reproductive rights and addresses access challenges faced by residents, particularly on islands where in-person abortion care is limited.