Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 647: RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 647 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 17, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO MARRIAGE OF MINORS. Primary sponsor: Lisa Marten (Democratic), Della Belatti (Democratic), Tina Grandinetti (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Nicole Lowen (Democratic), Lauren Matsumoto (Republican), Ikaika Olds (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Kanani Souza (Republican), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic), Chris Todd (Democratic). 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.
Raises the minimum age requirement to enter into marriage from sixteen to eighteen years of age. Removes the parental consent and written approval by the family court requirements for a minor to marry. Removes spousal cohabitation after the parties attain legal age as an exception for an annulment based on nonage. Makes conforming amendments.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 9 · Republican 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Della Belatti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 26 |
| Tina Grandinetti | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 20 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Nicole Lowen | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Lauren Matsumoto | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 38 |
| Ikaika Olds | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 23 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Kanani Souza | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 43 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
| Chris Todd | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
“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.
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Referred to HLT, JHA, referral sheet 2
- Pending introduction.