HRS §572C-3
What the terms mean in this law
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section explains the special words used in this law. It defines a declaration of reciprocal beneficiary relationship, the director of health, and who counts as reciprocal beneficiaries. It also says that signing the declaration is a sworn statement under penalty of perjury.
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The statute, as written — Definitions
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.
For the purposes of this chapter: "Declaration of reciprocal beneficiary relationship" means a statement in a form issued by the director that declares the intent of two people to enter into a relationship. By signing it, two people swear under penalty of perjury that they meet the requirements for a valid reciprocal beneficiary relationship. "Director" means the director of health. "Reciprocal beneficiaries" means two adults who are parties to a valid reciprocal beneficiary relationship and meet the requisites for a valid reciprocal beneficiary relationship as defined in section 572C-4.
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