Art. XVII, § 3
Public health
Duty
Social Welfare, Health & Housing
Art. XVII · Social Welfare
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The protection and promotion of the health of the inhabitants of the state are matters of public concern and provision therefor shall be made by the state and by such of its subdivisions and in such manner, and by such means as the legislature shall from time to time determine.
Simplified explanation
The protection and promotion of the health of the state's inhabitants are matters of public concern, and the state and its subdivisions shall provide for them as the legislature determines.