PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO ESTABLISH ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AS A FUNDAMENTAL RIGHT.
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026
Last action Jan 26, 2026
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 26, 2026
Committee
Referred to HLT, JHA, FIN, referral sheet 1
lower
Jan 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Pending introduction.
lower
10 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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