Hawaii HB729 aims to end child marriage by raising the minimum age for marriage to 18.

Hawaii HB729 amends state law to prohibit marriage of individuals under the age of 18. The bill repeals provisions that allowed minors to marry with parental or judicial consent. It aligns Hawaii law with growing national and international recognition that child marriage is a human rights violation. The bill also updates definitions and responsibilities related to guardianship and emancipation of minors. The changes aim to protect children from entering into marriage before reaching adulthood.

Hawaii HB729 aims to end child marriage by raising the minimum age for marriage to 18.

Hawaii HB729 amends state law to prohibit marriage of individuals under the age of 18. The bill repeals provisions that allowed minors to marry with parental or judicial consent. It aligns Hawaii law with growing national and international recognition that child marriage is a human rights violation. The bill also updates definitions and responsibilities related to guardianship and emancipation of minors. The changes aim to protect children from entering into marriage before reaching adulthood.