HRS §578-1.5

Adoption

This section says that any person can be adopted in Hawaii, but an adult who is being adopted must first agree in writing. It is a short rule about who can be adopted and what an adult must do to consent.

everyone

The statute, as written — Adoption

Any person may be adopted under this chapter; provided that an adult to be adopted must give written consent to the adoption.

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

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