Hawaii
The following is an overview of the laws of the state of Hawaii. It should not be used as legal advice and is provided as information only. Family Fairness does not warrant that this information is current or comprehensive.
Updated: 04/04/2009
Same-Sex Relationships
| Performs Same-Sex Marriages “The marriage contract [. . .] shall be only between a man and a woman." HAW. REV. STAT. § 572-1. |
No |
| Recognizes Out-of-State Same-Sex Marriage HAW. REV. STAT. § 572-1. |
No |
| Other Recognition: Reciprocal Beneficiaries HAW. REV. STAT. §572C-1 – C-7. Registered couples receive the following benefits: inheritance without a will, ability to sue for the wrongful death of their reciprocal beneficiary, hospital visitation and health care decisions, consent to postmortem exams, loan eligibility, property rights (including joint tenancy), tort liability, and protection under domestic violence laws. |
Yes |
Gay and Lesbian Adoption
| Single LGBT Adoption Any unmarried adult may adopt. HAW. REV. STAT. § 578-1. |
Yes |
| Joint Same-Sex Adoption No explicit prohibition. |
Maybe |
| Gay or lesbian adoption of a partner's child No explicit prohibition. |
Maybe |
Housing Discrimination
| Protections on the basis of sexual orientation Explicit protections in public accommodations and housing. HAW. REV. STAT. §489-2 - 3. |
Yes |
| Protections on the basis of gender identity Explicit protections in public accommodations and housing. HAW. REV. STAT. 515-2 – 7. |
Yes |
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