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HB 1193

RELATING TO PARENTAGE.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Linda Ichiyama

Hawaii HB 1193 addresses parentage law modifications, though specific provisions remain unclear; bill deferred to 2026 session after committee referral.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1193

Legislative bill overview

HB 1193 is a Hawaii bill concerning parentage law that was introduced in January 2025 but lacks publicly available detailed provisions in standard legislative databases. The bill was referred to the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs (JHA) committee and carried over to the 2026 regular session, indicating it did not advance during the 2025 session.

Why is this important

Parentage laws affect child custody, inheritance rights, health insurance coverage, social security benefits, and legal recognition of family relationships. Changes to parentage statutes can have significant implications for families, particularly regarding non-traditional family structures, surrogacy, assisted reproduction, and parental rights recognition.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific provisions of HB 1193 are not detailed in available legislative summaries, making it difficult to identify exact areas of controversy
  • Hawaii has recently modernized its parentage laws; any new changes may involve questions about balancing traditional family structures with contemporary family formations
  • Potential fiscal impacts on state agencies responsible for vital records and family law administration would need clarification

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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