Hawaii 2025 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HCR144

Introduced
3/7/25  

Caption

Requesting The Attorney General To Investigate Whether Crisis Pregnancy Centers Operating In The State Are Complying With Patient Privacy Regulations.

Impact

This resolution seeks to enhance oversight of crisis pregnancy centers, highlighting the need for accountability in how they operate and interact with patients. Hawaii has a history of protecting individuals' rights to privacy and bodily autonomy, and the investigation may prompt legislative changes to ensure that these rights are upheld within the context of reproductive health services. The outcome could lead to stricter regulations that these centers must adhere to, impacting their operational protocols and the information they provide to pregnant individuals.

Summary

HCR144 is a House Concurrent Resolution from the State of Hawaii requesting an investigation by the Attorney General into the compliance of crisis pregnancy centers with patient privacy regulations. These centers, often supported by anti-abortion organizations, aim to discourage women from seeking abortions through various means, including the promotion of alternative services. The resolution comes in light of concerns regarding the potential violation of privacy and safety for women seeking reproductive health services, especially amid mounting evidence that these centers may misrepresent their medical services and the safety of their practices.

Contention

Notable points of contention surrounding HCR144 include the debate over the role of crisis pregnancy centers and whether they provide credible medical care or mislead women seeking guidance. Studies indicating a significant number of these centers provide misleading information about abortion reversal procedures, which are not FDA-approved, raise questions about the safety of their practices. Advocates for women's health argue that regulatory scrutiny is essential to protect vulnerable populations, while some opponents may view the investigation as a threat to these organizations' mission.

Companion Bills

HI HR138

Same As Requesting The Attorney General To Investigate Whether Crisis Pregnancy Centers Operating In The State Are Complying With Patient Privacy Regulations.

Previously Filed As

HI HCR148

Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Investigate, Review, And Pursue All Applicable Civil Claims And Criminal Charges Against The Owner And Commercial Operator Of The Yacht "nakoa".

HI HCR197

Requesting The Attorney General To File A Lawsuit Against Big Oil Corporations For Climate Damages To The State And Engage A Third-party Law Firm That Has Expertise In This Legal Area.

HI HCR204

Requesting The Hawaii State Center For Nursing To Convene A Working Group To Study The Potential Impacts To The State Of Joining The Multi-state Nurse Licensure Compact.

HI HCR182

Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study Of Statutes And Regulations Related To Prior Authorization Requirements And The Timely Delivery Of Health Care Services In The State And Include An Analysis Of Prior Authorization Reform, With Input Of Data And Feedback From Stakeholders, Including Patient Advocates, Providers, Facilities, And Payers.

HI HCR199

Requesting The Department Of Human Services To Study Providing Certain Health Insurance Coverage For All Children And Pregnant Persons Who Would Otherwise Qualify For Coverage If Not For Their Immigration Status.

HI HCR95

Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Creating A Domestic Violence Registry That Would Be Used Similarly To The Sex Offender Registry.

HI HCR104

Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Conduct A Study Evaluating The Feasibility Of Creating A Domestic Violence Registry That Would Be Used Similarly To The Sex Offender Registry.

HI HR150

Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Investigate, Review, And Pursue All Applicable Civil Claims And Criminal Charges Against The Owner And Commercial Operator Of The Yacht "nakoa".

HI SCR218

Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Investigate, Review, And Pursue All Applicable Civil Claims And Criminal Charges Against The Owner And Commercial Operator Of The Yacht "nakoa".

HI SR156

Requesting The Department Of The Attorney General To Investigate, Review, And Pursue All Applicable Civil Claims And Criminal Charges Against The Owner And Commercial Operator Of The Yacht "nakoa".

Similar Bills

NJ SR114

Supports work of pregnancy resource centers and condemns harassment of pregnancy resource centers by AG.

NJ AR157

Supports work of pregnancy resource centers and condemns harassment of pregnancy resource centers by AG.

CA AB602

False advertising: pregnancy-related services.

CA AB315

False advertising: abortion.

IL SB1909

DECEPTIVE PRACTICE-PREG CENTER

IL HB2463

DECEPTIVE PRACTICE-PREG CENTER

NJ S3545

Provides certain deceptive practices in advertising of pregancy-related services violate the consumer fraud act.

NJ A2145

Provides certain deceptive practices in advertising of pregnancy-related services violate the consumer fraud act.