Bill Text: HI HB448 | 2024 | Regular Session | Amended
Bill Title: Relating To Minors.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2023-12-11 - Carried over to 2024 Regular Session. [HB448 Detail]
Download: Hawaii-2024-HB448-Amended.html
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES |
H.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE, 2023 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO MINORS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1.
The legislature finds that adolescence can be a challenging time for
young people. During this stage of life,
adolescents are navigating new experiences while encountering potential changes
in their academic and social spheres, including their relationships with peers
and family members. Many people begin
dating during their teenage years. It is
not uncommon for some adolescents to keep private the details of their romantic
relationships, much less any problems or challenges they may be experiencing in
those relationships. Parents may not
want their child to date, and may advise against their child entering into a
relationship with a particular person. A
parent may also express disapproval of their minor child's dating relationship.
The legislature also finds that adolescents
in abusive relationships, where the relationship was entered into without
parental approval, may be reluctant to approach their parents for
assistance. Some adolescents have the
option of seeking the help of another trusted adult who is not their parent,
such as a domestic violence victim advocate.
This other person may be able to help in obtaining a restraining order
when it is necessary for the adolescent's safety and protection. However, not all adolescents have access to
such a person.
The purpose of this Act is to allow minors
sixteen years of age or older and emancipated minors to petition for domestic
abuse protective orders.
SECTION 2. Section 586-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (b) to read as follows:
"(b) A petition for relief under this chapter may be made by:
(1) Any family or
household member on the member's own behalf or on behalf of a family or
household member who is a minor or who is an incapacitated person as defined in
section 560:5-102 or who is physically unable to go to the appropriate place to
complete or file the petition; [or]
(2) Any state agency
on behalf of a person who is a minor or who is an incapacitated person as
defined in section 560:5-102 or a person who is physically unable to go to the
appropriate place to complete or file the petition on behalf of that person[.];
or
(3) Any minor
sixteen years of age or older on their own behalf without the consent of a
parent or legal guardian; or
(4) Any emancipated minor as provided under section 577‑25."
SECTION 3. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
Report Title:
Domestic Abuse; Protective Orders; Petition; Minors
Description:
Allows minors sixteen years of age or older and emancipated minors to petition for domestic abuse protective orders. (HD2)
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