Aloha friends,
We are now at the final stage.
HB1875 - Hawai‘i’s Gender Affirming & Reproductive Care Shield Law - has been scheduled for its FINAL Senate committee hearing. This will be a decision-making hearing only, which means:
➡️ No in-person or oral testimony will be heard
➡️ Written testimony is the ONLY way for your voice to be counted
This is the LAST opportunity for public input on this bill.
We expect strong opposition turnout. This is their final chance to try to stop the bill — and they will mobilize heavily.
Now is the moment for us to show up one more time.
⏰ DEADLINE: Sunday at 10:00 AM (HST)
📄 Instructions on how to submit testimony
💬 What to Say (Simple Example)
You do not need to write a long statement. Even a few sentences make a real difference. You can use this:
“Aloha Chair, Vice Chair and Members of the Committee,
I respectfully urge you to support HB1875.
This bill helps protect healthcare in Hawai‘i, protects families and medical providers who are following our laws, and preserves Hawai‘i’s sovereignty from out-of-state overreach. Medical decisions should remain between patients and their providers, consistent with Hawai‘i law and established standards of care.
Mahalo for your consideration.”
🌺 Why This Matters
HB1875 is about:
• Protecting Hawai‘i healthcare providers from out-of-state legal attacks
• Ensuring patients and families can access care safely
• Preserving Hawai‘i’s ability to govern healthcare within our state
We have already come so far, including a bipartisan vote in the House and overwhelming support in Senate committees.
But this is the final step before the bill moves forward.
And this is the final moment for public voices to be heard.
Let’s Finish Strong
This community and it’s allies have shown incredible strength, compassion, and persistence throughout this process. Now we have one final opportunity to show up together.
Please take a few minutes today to submit your testimony.
It truly makes a difference.
With deep gratitude,
Abby Simmons (she/her)