H.C.R. NO. 174 Summary

• Urges the Hawaii Judiciary to consider grandparent visitation rights when awarding visitation during custody disputes.

• Requires courts to evaluate whether grandparent visitation is in the best interest of the child when considering such awards.

• Directs courts to assess whether denial of reasonable grandparent visitation rights would cause significant harm to the child.

• Recognizes the importance of multigenerational family relationships, cultural heritage, and the role of grandparents as caretakers and sources of stability for children.

• Requires transmission of a certified copy of the concurrent resolution to the Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court.