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HI SB130

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/7/2023

Primary Sponsor

Stanley Chang

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Origin

Senate

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 583A-105 of Hawaii Revised Statutes regarding international application of the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act.

  • Allows Hawaii courts discretion to decline enforcing child-custody determinations from foreign countries whose laws impose capital punishment for apostasy, sincerely held religious beliefs or practices, or homosexuality, if a parent or child demonstrates risk of being subject to such laws.

  • Defines "apostasy" as the abandonment or renunciation of a religious or political belief.

  • Takes effect on March 22, 2075.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Uniform Child-custody Jurisdiction And Enforcement Act.

Application

Last Action

The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

3/24/2023

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs3/9/2023
Judiciary1/20/2023

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