Urges the Hawaii Department of Health to stockpile a three-year supply of mifepristone to ensure access to abortion care.
The bill urges the Hawaii Department of Health to coordinate the stockpiling of a three-year supply of mifepristone, an abortifacient with a five-year shelf-life. It highlights the importance of ensuring equitable access to reproductive healthcare, especially for youth and young adults, who constitute a significant portion of those seeking abortion care. The bill references the state's constitutional and legal protections for bodily autonomy and reproductive rights, and notes the potential for disruptions in the mifepristone supply chain.
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