Const. Art. IX, §3
State help for people in need
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section gives the State the power to offer money, medical care, and social services to people who qualify under the law. It does not set specific rules or amounts. It only says the State may provide this help.
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The constitution, as written — Assistance
A copy, taken August 21, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
The State shall have the power to provide financial assistance, medical assistance and social services for persons who are found to be in need of and are eligible for such assistance and services as provided by law.
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