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Taro, beer and more: Several new state laws go on the books New Year’s Day

Courts will also have more power to prevent abusers who use the system to continue to attack and abuse their victims and keiki who are 14 years old will be able to authorize their consent for health care and services surrounding pregnancy, family planning and sexually transmitted infections. These laws and more go into effect Jan. 1 as the Hawai‘i Legislature gears up for its 2025 session, which starts Jan. 15.

Hawaiʻi Women’s Legislative Caucus presents bill package supports women, children, families

The package includes five bills and two resolutions.