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HB 1397

RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Alcos and 3 co-sponsors

Hawaii HB 1397 addresses parental rights through mechanisms referred to social services and judiciary committees; specifics unavailable pending full bill text release.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 1397

Legislative bill overview

HB 1397 relates to parental rights in Hawaii but the specific provisions are not detailed in the information provided. The bill was introduced in January 2025, passed first reading, and was referred to the House Committee on Social Services and HSH as well as the Judiciary Committee before being carried over to the 2026 session for further consideration.

Why is this important

Parental rights legislation directly affects family law, custody arrangements, and the legal authority of parents in raising children. The referral to both social services and judiciary committees suggests the bill may address substantive changes to existing parental rights frameworks, which could impact families, child welfare systems, and legal proceedings across Hawaii.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific scope regarding parental authority, custody, or guardianship rights remains unclear without full text, making it difficult to anticipate opposition
  • The dual committee referral suggests potential overlap between family law and social welfare concerns that may generate differing perspectives
  • Parental rights legislation often involves competing interests between parental autonomy, child welfare, and state oversight—areas where stakeholders typically disagree

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

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