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HRS §572B-2

Who can enter a civil union

This section says who is allowed to enter a civil union. You must be at least 18, not already in a marriage or another civil union, and not closely related to your partner as defined by another law.

everyone

The statute, as written — Eligibility to enter into a civil union

A person shall be eligible to enter into a civil union only if the person is: (1) Not a partner in another civil union or a spouse in a marriage; (2) At least eighteen years of age; and (3) Not related to the other proposed partner in the civil union, as provided in section 572B‑3.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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