Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HR19

Introduced

3/2/22

Refer

3/4/22

Caption

Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Strongly Support Passage Of The Women's Health Protection Act Of 2021 To Protect The Right To Access And Provide Abortion Services.

Impact

If enacted, the Women's Health Protection Act would ensure that individuals retain the authority to make decisions about continuing or terminating a pregnancy without excessive restrictions, particularly those imposed by laws similar to Texas's Senate Bill No. 8. This Texas law effectively prohibits abortions after approximately six weeks of gestation and allows private citizens to sue those who perform or aid in abortions past this point. HR19 seeks to counteract these restrictive measures and solidify federal protections surrounding abortion rights.

Summary

House Resolution 19 (HR19) urges Hawaii's congressional delegation to strongly support the Women's Health Protection Act of 2021, which is designed to safeguard the right to access and provide abortion services in light of increasing legal challenges to reproductive rights in the United States. The resolution highlights the recent Supreme Court cases that threaten the established rights originating from Roe v. Wade, emphasizing a concerning trend where individual states enact laws that may infringe upon these rights.

Contention

There are notable points of contention surrounding HR19, primarily revolving around differing perspectives on reproductive rights. Proponents argue that access to abortion services is a fundamental aspect of women's healthcare and autonomy, while opponents often advocate for state-level decisions regarding abortion legislation. The push for a federal act reflects a broader concern over the erosion of rights that many have taken for granted, alongside a commitment to ensuring that such rights are not vulnerable to fluctuating political landscapes. The resolution invites ongoing debate about the role of the federal government in matters typically viewed as states' rights.

Latest HR19 Activity

Companion Bills

HI HCR21

Same As Urging Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Strongly Support Passage Of The Women's Health Protection Act Of 2021 To Protect The Right To Access And Provide Abortion Services.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR14

Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Monitor The Alliance For Hippocratic Medicine V. U.s. Food And Drug Administration And Take Action To Limit The Case From Further Restricting Access To Safe Abortion Options.

HI HCR6

HI SR6

Urging The President Of The United States And Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Support An Immediate And Permanent Ceasefire In Gaza.

HI HR188

Requesting Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Urge Congress To Fund Construction Of A Laboratory Certified By The Environmental Protection Agency To Provide Information To The Public On Environmental Toxins In The State.

HI SCR131

HI HCR208

HI HR58

Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce Legislation To Expand The National Flood Insurance Program To Include Lava Insurance.

HI HR111

Urging The United States Department Of The Interior To Work With The Office Of The Governor, Department Of Hawaiian Home Lands, United States Congressional Delegations From Hawaii, And Sovereign Council Of Hawaiian Homestead Associations To Make A Determination In Support Of Act 80, Session Laws Of Hawaii 2017.

HI HCR73

Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce Legislation To Expand The National Flood Insurance Program To Include Lava Insurance.

HI SCR80

Urging The Members Of Hawaii's Congressional Delegation To Introduce Legislation To Expand The National Flood Insurance Program To Include Lava And Earthquake Insurance.

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