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HI HB2088

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nadine Nakamura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all written consents to adoption be notarized by a notary public in Hawaii or any other jurisdiction before an adoption petition can be granted
  • Applies the notarization requirement to adoptions of both children and adults
  • Amends Section 578-2 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes governing adoption consent procedures
  • Takes effect immediately upon approval by the Governor

Legislative Description

Relating To Adoptions.

Judiciary Package

Last Action

Referred to HHS, JDC.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Health and Human Services3/10/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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