Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SB1503

Introduced
1/25/23  
Refer
1/30/23  
Introduced
1/25/23  
Refer
2/3/23  
Refer
1/30/23  

Caption

Relating To Health.

Impact

The bill also introduces measures that prevent insurers from acting adversely towards healthcare providers who assist in abortion or gender affirming treatments. This provision is particularly pertinent in the current climate, where providers may face liabilities and penalties based on regulations varying by state. The legislation reflects Hawaii's commitment to safeguarding the rights of providers and individuals seeking these healthcare services, reinforcing the state’s position as a supportive environment for reproductive health.

Summary

Senate Bill 1503 addresses significant aspects of reproductive health care in Hawaii, particularly focusing on abortion services and gender affirming treatments. The bill prohibits boards of medical and nursing practice from taking adverse actions against professionals who provide these services in accordance with state laws. This aims to protect healthcare providers from potential disciplinary actions or license revocations due to actions taken in another state regarding reproductive health services, promoting a more secure environment for practicing these critical health services in Hawaii.

Contention

There may be contention surrounding the bill's implications on privacy and liability. By establishing rules that protect patient information related to reproductive health services, the legislation seeks to reassure individuals about their privacy rights. However, opponents may raise concerns regarding the regulatory burden on healthcare providers and potential conflicts with external legal frameworks from other states, particularly regarding issues that span across state lines and intersect with various regulatory jurisdictions.

Companion Bills

HI SB1503

Carry Over Relating To Health.

Previously Filed As

HI SB1

Relating To Health Care.

HI SB896

Relating To Reproductive Health Care.

HI SB896

Relating To Reproductive Health Care.

HI SB3019

Relating To Mental Health Treatment.

HI SB1503

Relating To Health.

HI HB1427

Relating To Reproductive Health Care.

HI HB1427

Relating To Reproductive Health Care.

HI HB2630

Relating To Mental Health Treatment.

HI SB2882

Relating To Health.

HI SB266

Relating To Children.

Similar Bills

HI SB1503

Relating To Health.

HI SB2669

Relating To Gender Affirming Care.

NJ A4656

Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing legally protected health care activities; establishes right of residents to legally protected health care services, which are restricted in other states.

NJ S3491

Secures protections for patients and providers accessing and providing legally protected health care activities; establishes right of residents to legally protected health care services, which are restricted in other states.

VT S0037

An act relating to access to legally protected health care activity and regulation of health care providers

ME LD227

An Act Regarding Legally Protected Health Care Activity in the State

NJ A4601

Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for reproductive health care services; prohibits adverse actions by medical malpractice insurers in relation to performance of health care services.

NJ S3452

Requires health insurance and Medicaid coverage for family planning and reproductive health care services; prohibits adverse actions by medical malpractice insurers in relation to performance of legally protected health care services.