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HI HB1799
Bill
Status
1/17/2014
Primary Sponsor
John Mizuno
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AI Summary
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Allows family courts to change the name of a minor child in divorce proceedings if either parent has been convicted of child sexual abuse against that child.
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Permits courts to order a name change for a minor in divorce proceedings when the court determines it is in the child's best interest, even without a conviction for sexual abuse.
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Maintains existing restrictions prohibiting registered sex offenders from obtaining name changes unless a court determines it is in the best interest of justice and will not adversely affect public safety.
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Effective July 1, 2050.
Legislative Description
Name Change; Children; Sexual Abuse; Divorce
Last Action
Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JUD with Jordan voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Yamane excused (1).
2/4/2014