HRS §572C-1
Purpose of this law
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This law gives certain rights and benefits to couples who cannot legally marry in Hawaii. It only applies to couples of two people who are banned from marrying under state law. It does not change marriage rules or create new rights beyond that.
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The statute, as written — Purpose
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 purpose of this chapter is to extend certain rights and benefits which are presently available only to married couples to couples composed of two individuals who are legally prohibited from marrying under state law.
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