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HRS §634L-2

Definitions for intimate partner and litigation

This section defines two terms used in this law. An intimate partner includes current or former spouses, people who share a child, or people in a dating relationship. Litigation means any civil case in a state or federal court.

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The statute, as written — Definitions

As used in this chapter: "Intimate partner" means: (1) Current or former spouses or reciprocal beneficiaries; (2) Persons who have a child in common regardless of whether they have been married or have lived together at any time; or (3) Persons who have or have had a dating relationship as that term is defined in section 586-1. For the purposes of this definition, "intimate" has no romantic connotations. "Litigation" means any civil action or proceeding commenced, maintained, or pending in any state or federal court of record.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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