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HI HB1396

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Elijah Pierick

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Hawaii's custodial interference in the first degree statute (Section 707-726) to expand the definition of custody rights
  • Adds "voluntary establishment of paternity" as a basis for custody rights, alongside existing court orders, judgments, and decrees
  • Defines "voluntary establishment of paternity" as signing the minor's birth certificate and filing a paternity form with the birthing hospital or department of health at the time of birth
  • Makes it a Class C felony to take, entice, conceal, or detain a minor from a person who has custody rights established through voluntary paternity acknowledgment and remove the minor from the state
  • Takes effect upon approval

Legislative Description

Relating To Custodial Interference.

Custodial Interference

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Human Services & Homelessness1/27/2025

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