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HRS §10H-1

Recognition of Native Hawaiians

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

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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