Hawaii bills · 2026 Regular Session
Hawaii SB 297
PROPOSING A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE STATE OF HAWAII TO PROTECT THE RIGHT TO REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- SAN BUENAVENTURA (Democratic)
- CHANG (Democratic)
- DECOITE (Democratic)
- KANUHA (Democratic)
- MCKELVEY (Democratic)
- MORIWAKI (Democratic)
- RHOADS (Democratic)
- RICHARDS (Democratic)
Cosponsors (1)
- Kidani
Summary
Official abstract published by the Hawaii legislature· description
Amends the Hawaii State Constitution to prohibit the State from denying or interfering with an individual's reproductive freedom, including the right to choose to obtain an abortion and to obtain or use contraceptives.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 17, 2026, 12:22 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2025 Senate | The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. | pass | Set your home in Hawaii to see |
Actions
- Jan 14, 2025 · Senate
Pending Introduction. - Jan 15, 2025 · Senate
Introduced and passed First Reading. - Jan 21, 2025 · Senate
Referred to HHS, JDC/WAM. - Jan 31, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference. - Feb 5, 2025 · Senate
The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in HHS were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, Aquino, Hashimoto, Keohokalole; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella. - Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
Reported from HHS (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 495) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading and referral to JDC/WAM. - Feb 14, 2025 · Senate
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading and referred to JDC/WAM. - Dec 8, 2025 · Legislature
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.