Informing the Legislature that on July 7, 2025, the Governor signed the following bill into law: SB1231 SD1 HD1 (ACT 298).

This bill, Act 298, updates Hawaii's parentage laws by adopting key provisions from the Uniform Parentage Act of 2017. It modernizes the legal framework to include same-gender couples, surrogacy, and assisted reproductive technology (like IVF) through new definitions such as "functional parent" and "intended parent." The law establishes clear procedures for determining parentage, directly affecting families using assisted reproduction, surrogacy arrangements, and child welfare agencies. It ensures equal treatment for all children regardless of family structure, replacing outdated terminology in Hawaii's statutes.