Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Resolution

SR 7: AFFIRMING AND SUPPORTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT HOSPITALS PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY CARE TO PREGNANT PEOPLE, INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE AND ABORTION SERVICES, WHEN SUCH CARE IS MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO STABILIZE A PATIENT UNDER THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT.

Passed one chamber Last action May 12, 2026: Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.

Plain-language summary

SR 7 is a resolution introduced in the Hawaii Senate on January 28, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: AFFIRMING AND SUPPORTING THE REQUIREMENT THAT HOSPITALS PROVIDE LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY CARE TO PREGNANT PEOPLE, INCLUDING REPRODUCTIVE AND ABORTION SERVICES, WHEN SUCH CARE IS MEDICALLY NECESSARY TO STABILIZE A PATIENT UNDER THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT AND ACTIVE LABOR ACT. Primary sponsor: KIDANI, Stanley Chang (Democratic), Lynn DeCoite (Democratic), Carol Fukunaga (Democratic), Jarrett Keohokalole (Democratic), Tim Richards (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (May 12, 2026): Certified copies of resolutions sent, 05-12-26.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: KIDANI; Stanley Chang (Democratic); Lynn DeCoite (Democratic); Carol Fukunaga (Democratic); and 2 more. 1 co-sponsor.