Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1397: RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 1397 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO PARENTAL RIGHTS. Primary sponsor: Garner Shimizu (Republican), WARD, Elijah Pierick (Republican), David Alcos (Republican), Diamond Garcia (Republican). Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the State and counties from adopting or ordaining any rules, regulations, or ordinances that infringe upon a parent's right to direct the upbringing, education, care, and welfare of the parent's child, except in certain narrowly tailored circumstances.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| David Alcos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to HSH, JHA, referral sheet 4
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.