HB 264 Summary

• Amends Hawaii family court law (Section 571-46, HRS) to prohibit courts from considering a parent's affirmation of their child's gender identity or expression when determining custody and visitation rights.

• Establishes that parents have a constitutionally protected right to direct the care, custody, and control of their children, including those experiencing gender dysphoria.

• Defines "gender identity or expression" to have the same meaning as provided in Section 489-2 of Hawaii law.

• Takes effect upon approval and does not affect rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that occurred before the effective date.