EnactedFiled Jan 20, 2026
Sponsor: KEOHOKAPU-LEE LOY
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Act 231, on 07/10/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1333).
Jul 10, 2026
Summary
The bill amends Hawaii law to add licensed mental health counselors to the list of professionals who may be appointed as child‑custody evaluators. It expands the pool of qualified evaluators, aiming to reduce case backlogs, lower costs, and improve access for families in family court. The change takes effect on July 1, 3000.
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