Act 156 Task Force on Parentage Laws

Established under Act 156, this task force reviewed Hawaii's parentage statutes to address gaps and inconsistencies affecting children born through assisted reproduction, surrogacy, and non-traditional family structures. It examined how Hawaii law determines legal parentage at birth and recommended updates to align state law with modern family realities. Its nā ʻōlelo aʻoaʻo informed legislation affecting birth certificates, custody, and parental rights.

Families formed through adoption, surrogacy, or assisted reproduction he kuleana pono ko lākou ma how Hawaii law establishes legal parenthood, which affects everything from birth certificates to inheritance rights. Hiki i nā kānaka ke hahai resulting legislation through the Hawaii State Legislature.