SB2564 amends Hawaii adoption laws to specify who must consent to an adoption and under what conditions.

SB2564 modifies Hawaii Revised Statutes to detail who must consent to a child's adoption, including birthing parents, legal non-birthing parents, and others with a vested interest in the child's welfare. It also outlines conditions under which a court may waive the need for consent. The bill specifies that a petition to adopt an adult requires notarized consent from the adult and their spouse, if applicable. The changes take effect upon the bill's approval.

SB2564 amends Hawaii adoption laws to specify who must consent to an adoption and under what conditions.

SB2564 modifies Hawaii Revised Statutes to detail who must consent to a child's adoption, including birthing parents, legal non-birthing parents, and others with a vested interest in the child's welfare. It also outlines conditions under which a court may waive the need for consent. The bill specifies that a petition to adopt an adult requires notarized consent from the adult and their spouse, if applicable. The changes take effect upon the bill's approval.