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Haw. Rev. Stat. § 584A-701

Scope of part; limitation on use of genetic testing

Known as the Uniform Parentage Act

The act spans §§ 584A-101 to 584A-917 (65 sections).

L 2025, c 298, pt of §2

(a) This part shall govern genetic testing of an individual in a proceeding to adjudicate parentage, whether the individual:

(1) Voluntarily submits to testing; or

(2) Is tested under an order of the court or the child support enforcement agency.

(b) Genetic testing shall not be used to:

(1) Challenge the parentage of an individual who is a parent under part VIII or IX; or

(2) Establish the parentage of an individual who is a donor.

Official source: Hawaii State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Hawaii statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.