HRS §10H-1

Recognition of Native Hawaiians

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This section officially recognizes Native Hawaiians as the only indigenous, original people of Hawaii. It is a statement of recognition and does not create any duties or penalties.

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The statute, as written — Statement of recognition

A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.

The Native Hawaiian people are hereby recognized as the only indigenous, aboriginal, maoli people of Hawaii.

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

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