Healthcare (Women's Health)

introduced · Hawaii · Senate May 29, 2026

GM 1159: Informing the Legislature that on May 29, 2026, the Governor signed the following bill into law: HB1875 HD2 SD2 (ACT 059).

This bill expands the state's existing privacy protections to explicitly include gender-affirming health care services alongside reproductive health care. It establishes legal safeguards against "abusive litigation" by allowing individuals to sue for damages and attorney fees if they face frivolous lawsuits or professional disciplinary actions related to these lawful medical services. The legislation also prohibits medical malpractice insurers and health carriers from taking adverse actions against providers solely because they offer reproductive or gender-affirming care. Additionally, the bill clarifies that standard insurance activities, such as fraud prevention or contract enforcement, remain unaffected by these new protections.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill expands privacy protections and legal safeguards for gender-affirming care, explicitly protecting patient rights and access to lawful medical services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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passed · Hawaii · Senate May 12, 2026

SR 44: SUPPORTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S EFFORTS TO COORDINATE THE STOCKPILING OF A THREE-YEAR SUPPLY OF MIFEPRISTONE.

This Senate Resolution urges Hawaii's Department of Health to coordinate storing a three-year supply of mifepristone, a medication used in medical abortions. The bill directly affects the state's public health infrastructure and aims to ensure continued access to abortion care by maintaining a medication supply that could be affected by FDA policy changes or supply chain disruptions. It builds on the state's existing reproductive health protections and acknowledges that mifepristone has a five-year shelf life, making long-term stockpiling feasible. The resolution is non-binding and directs the Department of Health to determine the appropriate quantities needed for this three-year supply.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates stockpiling mifepristone to ensure continued access to abortion care, protecting patient access and reproductive health services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Health Women's Health

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passed · Hawaii · Senate Apr 10, 2026

SCR 45: SUPPORTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH'S EFFORTS TO COORDINATE THE STOCKPILING OF A THREE-YEAR SUPPLY OF MIFEPRISTONE.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution urges Hawaii's Department of Health to coordinate the stockpiling of a three-year supply of mifepristone, a medication commonly used in medical abortions. The resolution is based on concerns about potential disruptions to the medication's supply chain and aims to ensure continued access to abortion care within the state. It directs the Department of Health to determine the appropriate quantities for this stockpile and requires sending a copy of the resolution to the state's health director. The measure does not mandate specific actions but serves as a formal recommendation to the health department regarding medication availability.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures continued access to abortion care by mandating a three-year stockpile of mifepristone, protecting patient access to healthcare services.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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in committee · Hawaii · House Mar 18, 2026

HR 37: 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.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill ensures continued access to reproductive healthcare by mandating stockpiling of mifepristone, protecting patient access to medical services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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passed · Hawaii · House Mar 12, 2026

HB 1977: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Requires the Department of Health to procure a Maternal and Infant Health Information Mobile Application by 1/1/2027 to provide qualified individuals with information on federal and state programs and resources for prenatal, pregnant, and postpartum individuals and their families. Requires DOH to issue a request for proposals. Authorizes DOH to procure or otherwise contract for an existing mobile pregnancy application. Appropriates funds. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly appropriates state funds for maternal health mobile app, directly funding a public health program under budget category.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareAppropriates funds to create a maternal health mobile app, improving access to prenatal/postpartum resources and services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Children's Health Women's Health

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passed both · Hawaii · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1871: RELATING TO HEALTH.

Establishes the Maternal Health Monitoring Pilot Program within the Department of Health to offer eligible participants improved maternal health care through remote patient monitoring for maternal hypertension and maternal diabetes. Appropriates funds. Effective 1/1/2050. (SD1)

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareEstablishes maternal health pilot program with funding to improve care for hypertension/diabetes via remote monitoring, directly advancing maternal health services.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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passed both · Hawaii · Senate May 12, 2026

SCR 7: AFFIRMING AND SUPPORTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT HOSPITALS PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY CARE TO PREGNANT PEOPLE, INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE AND ABORTION SERVICES, WHEN SUCH CARE IS MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO STABILIZE A PATIENT UNDER THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT.

This Senate Concurrent Resolution (SCR 7) affirms Hawaii's support for hospitals providing emergency medical care - including abortion services - when medically necessary to stabilize pregnant patients under federal law (EMTALA). It directly addresses hospitals in Hawaii, urging all facilities (including religiously affiliated ones) to uphold EMTALA’s requirement to deliver life-saving care for conditions like hemorrhage or ectopic pregnancy. The resolution responds to recent federal policy shifts causing confusion about EMTALA’s application, reinforcing that hospitals must not delay or deny such care. It does not create new legal requirements but formally aligns Hawaii’s healthcare system with existing federal standards.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill explicitly mandates hospitals provide emergency care including abortion services under EMTALA, protecting patient access to life-saving treatment during medical emergencies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2868: RELATING TO HEALTH CARE.

Expands the protections established under Act 2, SLH 2023, to include gender-affirming health care services, including clarifying permitted disclosures of protected health information to address changes in federal regulations. Establishes protections against abusive litigation. Prohibits medical malpractice insurers and health carriers from taking certain adverse actions against health care providers solely on the basis that the health care provider provides lawful reproductive health care services or gender-affirming care services.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExpands protections for gender-affirming and reproductive health care services, prohibits insurers from penalizing providers offering these services, and clarifies protected health information disclosures.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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passed · Hawaii · House Apr 10, 2026

HCR 6: AFFIRMING AND SUPPORTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT HOSPITALS PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY CARE TO PREGNANT PEOPLE, INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE AND ABORTION SERVICES, WHEN SUCH CARE IS MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO STABILIZE A PATIENT UNDER THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT.

HCR 6 is a Hawaii legislative resolution affirming that hospitals must provide life-saving emergency care - including abortion services when medically necessary - to stabilize pregnant patients under the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA). It addresses confusion caused by recent shifts in federal guidance about EMTALA's requirements, particularly following the 2025 rescission of federal affirmations supporting emergency abortion care. The resolution urges all Hawaii hospitals, including religiously affiliated ones, to uphold EMTALA's standards without delay or denial of care. It does not create new law but reinforces Hawaii's commitment to ensuring pregnant patients receive timely emergency treatment as required by federal statute.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill mandates hospitals provide emergency reproductive care under EMTALA, protecting patient access to life-saving services during medical emergencies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Hospitals Women's Health

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in committee · Hawaii · Senate Jan 30, 2026

SB 2038: RELATING TO MEDICATION LABELING.

SB 2038 would allow certain pregnant people to receive abortion medication with labels that do not include their name or other personal identifying information. This policy change directly affects individuals seeking medication abortion services in the state. The key provision modifies medication labeling requirements to remove personal identifiers from abortion medication packaging. The bill focuses on privacy protections during the medication distribution process, without altering access to abortion services themselves.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProtects patient privacy during medication abortion distribution, enhancing access to healthcare services without altering coverage or funding.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Women's Health

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