HRS §1-13

English and Hawaiian are official languages

Hawaii has two official languages: English and Hawaiian. If the English and Hawaiian versions of a law conflict and cannot be reconciled, the English version is the one that must be followed. Hawaiian is not required for official public acts or transactions.

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The statute, as written — Official languages

English and Hawaiian are the official languages of Hawaii. Whenever there is found to exist any radical and irreconcilable difference between the English and Hawaiian version of any of the laws of the State, the English version shall be held binding. Hawaiian shall not be required for public acts and transactions.

Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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