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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.
15 bills related to domestic violence, child welfare signed into law by Gov. Green
Hawai’i Gov. Josh Green signed into law 15 bills that were related to child welfare, sexual assault and domestic violence.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Green signs into law bills about felony prosecutions, reproductive rights
The new Hawaiʻi laws codify conditions under which felony prosecutions can be initiated within the State of Hawai‘i and provide stronger, clearer protections and better access for reproductive health care services.
