HB 2127 Summary

• Removes the requirement that marriages in Hawaii must be solemnized by a licensed officiant, eliminating the need for a marriage ceremony to be performed by a qualified person.

• Repeals sections of Hawaii law that required marriage officiants to be ordained or affiliated with a religious denomination or society, or to be a justice, judge, or magistrate.

• Repeals licensing requirements for persons performing marriage ceremonies, including provisions for issuing, suspending, and revoking solemnization licenses.

• Repeals recordkeeping and reporting requirements that obligated marriage officiants to maintain records and report marriages to the department of health.

• Maintains all other marriage validity requirements including age, consent, family relationship restrictions, and obtaining a marriage license from the state.