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HI HB2071
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/26/2026
Primary Sponsor
Nadine Nakamura
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AI Summary
- Exempts alleged domestic abuse victims from mandatory mediation in contested paternity proceedings when domestic abuse allegations exist or a restraining/protective order is in effect
- Requires mediators to screen for domestic abuse before conducting court-ordered mediation in both paternity and divorce cases
- Permits mediation in domestic abuse cases only when authorized by the alleged victim and conducted by a mediator trained in domestic abuse using specialized safety protocols
- Amends existing divorce mediation law (Section 580-41.5) to replace "spousal abuse" and "family violence" terminology with "domestic abuse" for consistency
- Removes prior requirement allowing victims to bring support persons to mediation, replacing it with stricter conditions requiring victim consent and trained mediators
Legislative Description
Relating To Family.
Divorce
Last Action
Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 3
1/28/2026
Committee Referrals
Human Services & Homelessness1/28/2026
Full Bill Text
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