SB460

Hawaii SB460 allows minors living in households with domestic abuse victims to petition for protection orders.

Hawaii SB460 amends state law to clarify that minors residing in the same household as a domestic abuse victim can petition for an order of protection. The court does not require the minor to demonstrate they were the victim of the abuse if they lived in the same household. The bill also allows for ex parte temporary restraining orders to protect minors in such households. The changes do not affect any rights, duties, penalties, or proceedings that began before the bill's effective date.