· HI legislature · 2026

RELATING TO CHILD ABUSE.

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 ev…

Sponsor

Kirstin Kahaloa (D-HI)

Introduced

2025-12-08

Policy area

Families

Latest action

Pending introduction.