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HI HB1788
HI HB1788Proposing An Amendment To The Constitution Of The State Of Hawaii To Establish Access To Health Care As A Fundamental Right.
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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/26/2026
01/26/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to establish access to affordable health care as a fundamental right, subject to limitations balancing other essential public services.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to amend the Constitution of the State of Hawaii to establish access to cost-effective, clinically appropriate, and affordable health care as a fundamental right for every resident, meaning it would be a basic entitlement guaranteed by the state. This obligation would be balanced against the state's responsibility to fund public schools and other essential public services, and any legal actions to enforce this right would not be allowed to disrupt this balance. The bill also outlines the question that will be presented to voters on a ballot to approve this constitutional amendment.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Terez Amato (D)*,
Della Belatti (D)*,
Tina Grandinetti (D)*,
Ikaika Hussey (D)*,
Kim Iwamoto (D)*,
Jeanné Kapela (D)*,
Amy Perruso (D)*,
Mahina Poepoe (D)*,
Julie Reyes Oda (R)*,
Kanani Souza (R)*,
Last Action
Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1 (on 01/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1788&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB1788_.HTM |
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