SB 2282 - Classifies Abortion as a Constitutional Right and Repeals Criminal Penalties - Hawaii Key Vote
Roz Baker voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Senate Bill Passed
- March 8, 2022
- Introduced
- Jan. 21, 2022
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Title: Classifies Abortion as a Constitutional Right and Repeals Criminal Penalties
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that classifies abortion as a constitutional right and repeals criminal penalties.
Highlights:
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Alleges all people deserve access to abortion care, regardless of gender identity (Page 1)
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Specifies abortion statutes to avoid criminalization of providers (Page 2)
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Repeals references to “female” in relevant statutes, replaces with “pregnant person” (Page 3-5)
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Repeals prospect of imprisonment for Section violators, maintains fine (Page 4)
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Repeals “first trimester” stipulation for abortion by medication, aspiration (Page 4)
Title: Classifies Abortion as a Constitutional Right and Repeals Criminal Penalties