Hawaii Senate Bill 890 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Introduced on January 20 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-01-27 - Referred to HHS, JDC/CPN.
Pending: Senate Health and Human Services Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

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.

Relating To Health Care.

Sen. Joy San Buenaventura [D]

Sen. Stanley Chang [D]

Rep. Lynn Decoite [D]

Sen. Jarrett Keohokalole [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2023-01-27	Senate	Referred to HHS, JDC/CPN.
2023-01-23	Senate	Passed First Reading.
2023-01-20	Senate	Introduced.

SB890 (Carry Over) 2023-01-27 - Referred to HHS, JDC/CPN.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=890&year=2023
Text	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2023/bills/SB890_.HTM