← Back to search

HRS §10H-2

Purpose of this law

This law recognizes Native Hawaiians and helps them govern themselves. It allows creating or changing programs and groups related to their land, culture, health, education, and well-being.

everyone

The statute, as written — Purpose

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for and to implement the recognition of the Native Hawaiian people by means and methods that will facilitate their self‑governance, including the establishment of, or the amendment to, programs, entities, and other matters pursuant to law that relate, or affect ownership, possession, or use of lands by the Native Hawaiian people, and by further promoting their culture, heritage, entitlements, health, education, and welfare.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

LawTrove is not legal advice. The summary above is a computer-generated restatement — the authoritative text is the official version linked above.