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HB 1397

RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Alcos and 4 co-sponsors

HB 1397 addresses parental rights in Hawaii and is under committee review, though specific provisions remain undisclosed in available legislative records.

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

Legislative bill overview

HB 1397 is a Hawaii bill relating to parental rights that was introduced in January 2025 but has not yet had substantive floor debate or detailed committee consideration. The bill was referred to the House Committee on Social Services and House Committee on Judiciary Affairs, suggesting it addresses legal or procedural matters affecting parent-child relationships or family law.

Why is this important

Parental rights legislation affects fundamental family law, custody determinations, guardianship procedures, and the legal framework governing parent-child relationships. Changes in this area can have significant consequences for families navigating the court system, child welfare, educational decisions, and medical decision-making authority.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's specific provisions are not yet publicly detailed, making it difficult to identify exact areas of disagreement without access to the full text
  • Parental rights bills often involve competing interests between parental authority, child welfare protections, and state oversight—areas where stakeholders frequently disagree
  • Depending on content, the bill could intersect with culturally sensitive topics in Hawaii, such as Native Hawaiian family practices, intergenerational guardianship, and indigenous sovereignty considerations

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

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