Bills

HB 1962: PARENTAGE PROCEEDINGS; DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS; DOMESTIC ABUSE; MEDIATION

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House
  • Latest Version Date: 2026-03-24

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-04-23: Transmitted to Governor.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Establishes an exemption from mediation in parentage proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse.  Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse.  (SD1)

Discussed in Hearing

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services3MIN
Mar 18, 2026

Senate Standing Committee on Health and Human Services

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2MIN
Feb 25, 2026

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs25SEC
Feb 25, 2026

House Standing Committee on Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs

House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness4MIN
Feb 10, 2026

House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness

House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness1MIN
Feb 10, 2026

House Standing Committee on Human Services & Homelessness

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