HB 1283 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO FAMILY.

Summary

Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Clarifies the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings as it relates to domestic abuse. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

House Passage

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 22, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025

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What changed between versions

HB1283_HD1 → HB1283_HD2 · 3 edits

MINOR

This bill version removes a provision that allowed alleged victims of domestic abuse to bring a supporting person, such as an attorney or advocate, to mediation sessions. It also eliminates the corresponding right for the other party to bring a supporting person if the victim exercises that option. These changes tighten the rules for mediation participation, likely to streamline the process or reduce potential conflicts, though they remove a safety and support mechanism for victims.

Scope change

The bill's scope regarding mediation participation in domestic abuse cases has been narrowed by removing the option for parties to have supporting persons present.

REQUIREMENT

Removed the requirement allowing the alleged victim to have a supporting person (attorney or advocate) present at mediation.

Removed the provision allowing the other party to have a supporting person present if the victim chooses to have one.

Updated the text to remove the conditional clause regarding supporting persons, leaving only the requirements for victim authorization and mediator training.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 6, 2025

Committee

Referred to HHS, JDC.

upper

Mar 6, 2025

Introduced

Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 349).

upper

Mar 4, 2025

Lower · Passed

Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Pierick, Ward excused (2). Transmitted to Senate.

lower

Feb 20, 2025

Lower · Passed

The committee on JHA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 10 Ayes: Representative(s) Tarnas, Poepoe, Belatti, Hashem, Kahaloa, Perruso, Takayama, Todd, Garcia, Shimizu; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Cochran.

lower

Feb 12, 2025

Committee

Reported from HSH (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 521) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.

lower

Feb 11, 2025

Lower · Passed

The committee on HSH recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 9 Ayes: Representative(s) Marten, Olds, Amato, Chun, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Takayama, Takenouchi, Alcos, Garcia; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.

lower

Jan 27, 2025

Committee

Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 4

lower

Jan 23, 2025

Introduced

Introduced and Pass First Reading.

lower

Jan 22, 2025

Introduced

Pending introduction.

lower

16 primary · 0 co-sponsors