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HI SB2268

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/28/2020

Primary Sponsor

Maile Shimabukuro

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Origin

Senate

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Grants exclusive original jurisdiction for divorce matters to the family court of the circuit where the applicant is domiciled at the time the application is filed.

  • Removes the six-month continuous domicile or physical presence requirement in Hawaii that was previously required before obtaining a divorce.

  • Maintains the three-month domicile or physical presence requirement for annulment and separation proceedings.

  • Preserves existing provisions allowing military personnel stationed on bases or installations within the State to meet jurisdiction requirements.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2050.

Legislative Description

Relating To Divorce.

Divorce

Last Action

Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Thielen excused (1).

5/11/2020

Committee Referrals

Finance5/11/2020
Judiciary3/9/2020
Judiciary1/21/2020

Full Bill Text

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