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

Hawaii SB2465 proposes an amendment to the state's constitution to establish access to cost-effective, clinically appropriate, and affordable health care as a fundamental right for all residents. This amendment balances the state's obligation to provide health care with the public interest in funding public schools and other essential services. Any legal remedy to enforce this right must not disrupt this balance. The amendment will take effect upon compliance with the state's constitutional procedures.

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

Hawaii SB2465 proposes an amendment to the state's constitution to establish access to cost-effective, clinically appropriate, and affordable health care as a fundamental right for all residents. This amendment balances the state's obligation to provide health care with the public interest in funding public schools and other essential services. Any legal remedy to enforce this right must not disrupt this balance. The amendment will take effect upon compliance with the state's constitutional procedures.