States / Hawaii / HB 239

HB 239 Passed First Chamber

RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Amends the definition of "child abuse or neglect" to clarify that the failure to provide certain needs to a child shall not constitute child abuse or neglect if the sole reason the person responsible for the care of the child is unable to adequately provide for the child's care is lack of financial resources; and evidence of parental request for support shall not be deemed as evidence of child abuse and neglect. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 16, 2025
Last action
Jan 16, 2025 — Pending introduction.
Session
2026
Momentum
78 · High