Hawaii 2022 Regular Session

Hawaii House Bill HB2211 Compare Versions

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1	1	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 2211 THIRTY-FIRST LEGISLATURE, 2022 STATE OF HAWAII A BILL FOR AN ACT relating to family. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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3	3	HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.B. NO. 2211
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31	31	A BILL FOR AN ACT
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37	37	relating to family.
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43	43	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
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47	47	SECTION 1. Chapter 584, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows: "§584- Domestic abuse; exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings. (a) In paternity proceedings in which there are allegations of domestic abuse, the court shall not require a party alleging the domestic abuse to participate in any component of any mediation program. (b) A mediator who receives a referral or order from a court to conduct mediation shall screen for the occurrence of domestic abuse between the parties. A mediator shall not engage in mediation when it appears to the mediator or when either party asserts that domestic abuse has occurred. (c) In a proceeding concerning the custody or visitation of a child, the court shall not require a party alleging domestic abuse to participate in any component of any mediation program. (d) As used in this section, "domestic abuse" shall have the same meaning as in section 586-1." SECTION 2. Section 580-41.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows: "§580-41.5 Battered spouses; exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings. (a) In contested divorce proceedings where there are allegations of [spousal] domestic abuse, the court shall not require a party alleging the spousal abuse to participate in any component of any mediation program [against the wishes of that party]. (b) A mediator who receives a referral or order from a court to conduct mediation shall screen for the occurrence of [family violence] domestic abuse between the parties. A mediator shall not engage in mediation when it appears to the mediator or when either party asserts that [family violence] domestic abuse has occurred [unless: (1) Mediation is authorized by the victim of the alleged family violence; (2) Mediation is provided in a specialized manner that protects the safety of the victim by a mediator who is trained in family violence; and (3) The victim is permitted to have in attendance at mediation, a supporting person of the victim's choice including but not limited to an attorney or advocate. If the victim chooses to exercise such option, any other party to the mediation will be permitted to have in attendance at mediation, a supporting person of the party's choice including but not limited to an attorney or advocate]. (c) In a proceeding concerning the custody or visitation of a child, [if a protective order is in effect,] the court shall not require a party alleging [family violence] domestic abuse to participate in any component of any mediation program [against the wishes of that party]. [(d) In a proceeding concerning the custody or visitation of a child, if there is an allegation of family violence and a protective order is not in effect, the court may order mediation or refer either party to mediation only if: (1) Mediation is authorized by the victim of the alleged family violence; (2) Mediation is provided in a specialized manner that protects the safety of the victim by a mediator who is trained in family violence; and (3) The victim is permitted to have in attendance at mediation, a supporting person of the victim's choice including but not limited to an attorney or advocate. If the victim chooses to exercise such option, any other party to the mediation will be permitted to have in attendance at mediation, a supporting person of the party's choice including but not limited to an attorney or advocate.]" SECTION 3. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date. SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored. SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval. INTRODUCED BY: _____________________________
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49	49	SECTION 1. Chapter 584, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
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51	51	"§584- Domestic abuse; exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings. (a) In paternity proceedings in which there are allegations of domestic abuse, the court shall not require a party alleging the domestic abuse to participate in any component of any mediation program.
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53	53	(b) A mediator who receives a referral or order from a court to conduct mediation shall screen for the occurrence of domestic abuse between the parties. A mediator shall not engage in mediation when it appears to the mediator or when either party asserts that domestic abuse has occurred.
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55	55	(c) In a proceeding concerning the custody or visitation of a child, the court shall not require a party alleging domestic abuse to participate in any component of any mediation program.
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57	57	(d) As used in this section, "domestic abuse" shall have the same meaning as in section 586-1."
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59	59	SECTION 2. Section 580-41.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
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61	61	"§580-41.5 Battered spouses; exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings. (a) In contested divorce proceedings where there are allegations of [spousal] domestic abuse, the court shall not require a party alleging the spousal abuse to participate in any component of any mediation program [against the wishes of that party].
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63	63	(b) A mediator who receives a referral or order from a court to conduct mediation shall screen for the occurrence of [family violence] domestic abuse between the parties. A mediator shall not engage in mediation when it appears to the mediator or when either party asserts that [family violence] domestic abuse has occurred [unless:
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65	65	(1) Mediation is authorized by the victim of the alleged family violence;
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67	67	(2) Mediation is provided in a specialized manner that protects the safety of the victim by a mediator who is trained in family violence; and
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69	69	(3) The victim is permitted to have in attendance at mediation, a supporting person of the victim's choice including but not limited to an attorney or advocate. If the victim chooses to exercise such option, any other party to the mediation will be permitted to have in attendance at mediation, a supporting person of the party's choice including but not limited to an attorney or advocate].
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71	71	(c) In a proceeding concerning the custody or visitation of a child, [if a protective order is in effect,] the court shall not require a party alleging [family violence] domestic abuse to participate in any component of any mediation program [against the wishes of that party].
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73	73	[(d) In a proceeding concerning the custody or visitation of a child, if there is an allegation of family violence and a protective order is not in effect, the court may order mediation or refer either party to mediation only if:
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75	75	(1) Mediation is authorized by the victim of the alleged family violence;
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77	77	(2) Mediation is provided in a specialized manner that protects the safety of the victim by a mediator who is trained in family violence; and
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79	79	(3) The victim is permitted to have in attendance at mediation, a supporting person of the victim's choice including but not limited to an attorney or advocate. If the victim chooses to exercise such option, any other party to the mediation will be permitted to have in attendance at mediation, a supporting person of the party's choice including but not limited to an attorney or advocate.]"
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81	81	SECTION 3. This Act does not affect rights and duties that matured, penalties that were incurred, and proceedings that were begun before its effective date.
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83	83	SECTION 4. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
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85	85	SECTION 5. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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99	99	Report Title: Paternity Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings; Domestic Abuse; Exemption from Mediation Description: Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Amends the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings by disallowing mediation when there are allegations of domestic violence. The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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107	107	Paternity Proceedings; Divorce Proceedings; Domestic Abuse; Exemption from Mediation
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113	113	Establishes an exemption from mediation in paternity proceedings where there are allegations of domestic abuse. Amends the exemption from mediation in divorce proceedings by disallowing mediation when there are allegations of domestic violence.
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121	121	The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.