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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 572-1.8 (2026)

] Interpretation of terminology to be gender-neutral

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     [§572-1.8]  Interpretation of terminology to be gender-neutral.  When necessary to implement the rights, benefits, protections, and responsibilities of spouses under the laws of this State, all gender-specific terminology, such as "husband", "wife", "widow", "widower", or similar terms, shall be construed in a gender-neutral manner.  This interpretation shall apply to all sources of law, including statutes, administrative rules, court decisions, common law, or any other source of law. [L Sp 2013 2d, c 1, pt of §2]

 

 

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Cited in 1 case, 2018–2018 · leading case: LC v. MG & Child Support Enf't Agency, 430 P.3d 400 (Haw. 2018).
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