Hawaii HB264 excludes a parent's affirmation of their child's gender identity from custody and visitation considerations.

Hawaii HB264 modifies custody and visitation laws to exclude a parent's affirmation of their child's gender identity or expression from the factors courts consider in determining the best interest of the child. The bill emphasizes the importance of the child's safety and well-being, especially in cases of family violence, and outlines specific conditions for visitation, including electronic communication. It also clarifies that a parent's affirmation of their child's gender identity will not be treated as evidence of misuse of the protection from abuse process.

Hawaii HB264 excludes a parent's affirmation of their child's gender identity from custody and visitation considerations.

Hawaii HB264 modifies custody and visitation laws to exclude a parent's affirmation of their child's gender identity or expression from the factors courts consider in determining the best interest of the child. The bill emphasizes the importance of the child's safety and well-being, especially in cases of family violence, and outlines specific conditions for visitation, including electronic communication. It also clarifies that a parent's affirmation of their child's gender identity will not be treated as evidence of misuse of the protection from abuse process.