Civil Unions in Hawaii
Hawaii came close to passing a civil unions bill in 2009. The legislation would have permitted gay and lesbian couples to enter into civil unions and receive the benefits, protections and responsibilities that are granted to spouses under Hawaii law.
The state House of Representatives showed its support for equality when it passed the bill by a 33-17 vote. A Senate committee later deadlocked on the bill, and the full Senate defeated a procedural attempt to pull the bill from committee for a floor vote.
We look forward to the day in the near future when Hawaii recognizes that all couples and families deserve basic rights and protections.
- Civil Unions Bill Killed in Hawaii State Senate
- Family Equality Coalition and Human Rights Campaign Deliver Business Research to Senators in Hawaii
- Hawaii State Senate Committee Deadlocks on Civil Unions Bill; But Legislation May Still Move to Senate Floor Vote
- Hawaii House of Representatives Passes Civil Unions Bill
HRC in Hawaii
Read blog postings, on HRC Back Story, about our work with the Family Equality Coalition to pass civil union legislation.
- BREAKING: Hawaii Civil Unions Bill Killed in State Senate
- UPDATE: Hawaii civil unions bill
- Pro-equality religious leaders in Hawaii take a stand for civil unions bill
- HRC Legal Director Lara Schwartz participates in Brookings Institute forum on marriage equality
- Hawaii Day 8 – Ramping it up!
- A Week in Review - Hawai’i
- Thousands Rally for Civil Unions in Hawai'i
- Hawai'i Congressman Neil Abercrombie Urges State Legislators to Support Civil Unions
- Hawai'i State Senate Committee Deadlocks on Civil Unions Bill
- Hawai'i House of Representatives Approves Civil Unions Bill
- Bay Area Reporter: Woman Who Helped Lead Crusade Against Marriage Equality in Hawaii Has a Change of Heart
- Civil Unions bill passes first hurdle in Hawai’i
- Equality is heating up Hawai’i
Light Up the Night for Equality
To promote dignity and equality for all, the Unity Church and the Family Equality Coalition sponsored a candlelight vigil at the Capitol Building. More than 2,000 gathered to show support for civil unions.
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Take Action
Tell Hawaii state leaders to permit gay and lesbian couples to enter into civil unions!