Hawaii Senate Bill 1491

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on January 25 2023 - 25% progression
Action: 2023-12-11 - Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Prohibits, with certain exceptions, any state agency or political subdivision from providing private information regarding, or authorizing an arrest warrant based on, the receipt or provision of, or assistance with, reproductive health care services that are lawful in the State. Requires the Department of Health to maintain on its website information about access to abortion in the State, including current information about state law. Requires the Director of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to assess and report to the Legislature on any policy changes or legislation needed to ensure that no person is disqualified from licensure or subject to professional discipline based on the lawful receipt or provision of, or assistance with, reproductive health care services in the State.

Relating To Reproductive Health Care Services.

Sen. Karl Rhoads [D]	Sen. Gil Keith-agaran [D]	Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole [D]	Sen. Chris Lee [D]
Sen. Angus McKelvey [D]	Sen. Joy San Buenaventura [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2023-12-11		Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.
2023-01-30	Senate	Referred to HHS/GVO, CPN/JDC.
2023-01-25	Senate	Passed First Reading.
2023-01-25	Senate	Introduced.

SB1491 (Carry Over) 2023-01-30 - Referred to HHS/GVO, CPN/JDC.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=1491&year=2024
Text	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/SB1491_.HTM