Proposing an amendment to the Hawaii Constitution to establish access to health care as a fundamental right.

HB1788 proposes an amendment to the Hawaii Constitution to establish access to health care as a fundamental right. The amendment would require the state to ensure every resident has access to cost-effective, clinically appropriate, and affordable health care. This obligation would be balanced against the public interest in funding public schools and other essential public services. Any remedy to enforce this obligation must not interfere with this balance. The amendment would appear on the ballot for voters to decide.

Proposing an amendment to the Hawaii Constitution to establish access to health care as a fundamental right.

HB1788 proposes an amendment to the Hawaii Constitution to establish access to health care as a fundamental right. The amendment would require the state to ensure every resident has access to cost-effective, clinically appropriate, and affordable health care. This obligation would be balanced against the public interest in funding public schools and other essential public services. Any remedy to enforce this obligation must not interfere with this balance. The amendment would appear on the ballot for voters to decide.