HRS §572-1.5

Definition of marriage

This section defines the word "marriage" for all Hawaii laws. It means a union that has a license under section 572-1. It does not add any other rules or requirements.

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The statute, as written — Definition of marriage

Whenever used in the statutes or other laws of Hawaii, "marriage" means the union licensed under section 572-1.

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

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