HRS §8-21
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This law names October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month to raise public awareness about domestic violence. It is not a state holiday. The law only sets this designation and does not create any duties or rules.
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The statute, as written — Domestic Violence Awareness Month
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 month of October shall be known and designated as "Domestic Violence Awareness Month" to promote public awareness of domestic violence as a significant societal, public health, and criminal justice problem. This month is not and shall not be construed as a state holiday.
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