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HRS §584A-701

When genetic testing can and cannot be used in parentage cases

This section says when genetic testing is allowed in a court case about who a child's parent is. It applies if a person agrees to be tested or is ordered to be tested by a court or child support agency. It also says testing cannot be used to challenge a parent already recognized under certain parts of the law, or to make a sperm or egg donor a parent.

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The statute, as written — Scope of part; limitation on use of genetic testing

(a) This part shall govern genetic testing of an individual in a proceeding to adjudicate parentage, whether the individual: (1) Voluntarily submits to testing; or (2) Is tested under an order of the court or the child support enforcement agency. (b) Genetic testing shall not be used to: (1) Challenge the parentage of an individual who is a parent under part VIII or IX; or (2) Establish the parentage of an individual who is a donor.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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