Updated May 5, 2008

HB 466 HD 1: Relating to Health; Emergency Contraception

HB 466 was originally written to require hospitals and public health facility to provide information and emergency contraception to  sexual assault victims.

During crossover, from House to Senate, the bill was completely changed to require the DOH to submit an annual report on forensic patients.  The bill is presumed dead at this time.   

HB 2881: Relating to Perinatal Care

Appropirates funds to continue operations and services for the PATH clinic within the department of human services. The bill is presumed dead at this time.

HB 2761: Relating to Women's Health

Requires not less than 6 months post-partum and interconception care for women of childbearing age who are participants in the Hawaii QUEST health insurance program.  The bill has been sent to Gov. Linda Lingle for her signature or veto.

SB 2219: Relating to Public Assistance

 Expands QUEST coverage for post-pregnancy interconception care to up to six months. The bill is presumed dead at this time.

SB 2354/2412: Relating to Medical Liability

Limits noneconomic damages that may be recovered in medical tort actions.  Limits the amount of attorney's fees that may be collected in connection with a medical tort action. Both bills are presumed dead at this time.

SB 2790: Relating to perinatal Care

Appropriates funds to continue operations and services for the PATH clinic within the department of human services. The bill is presumed dead at this time.