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HI HB1110
Bill
Status
1/26/2011
Primary Sponsor
Mark Takai
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AI Summary
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Prohibits courts from considering federal veterans disability benefits (awarded under Title 38 United States Code Chapter 11) when determining whether to award spousal support or the amount of such support.
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Adds a new section to Chapter 571, Hawaii Revised Statutes, establishing that service-connected disability benefits for veterans cannot be factored into spousal support and maintenance calculations.
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Amends Section 580-47 to reference the new veterans disability benefits limitation when courts consider factors in ordering spousal support and maintenance.
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Applies only to actions filed on or after the effective date of the law.
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Takes effect July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Spousal Support and Maintenance; Veterans Disability Benefits
Last Action
(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on PBM with none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
2/10/2011