2015 Hawaii Revised Statutes
TITLE 31. FAMILY
572. Marriage
572-12.2 Religious organizations; exemption under certain circumstances.
Note
Part heading added by L 1984, c 79, §1.
Attorney General Opinions
Enacting legislation to allow same-sex couples to marry is not inconsistent with the state constitution or the U.S. Constitution. Att. Gen. Op. 13-1.
[§572-12.2] Religious organizations; exemption under certain circumstances. (a) Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, a religious organization or nonprofit organization operated, supervised, or controlled by a religious organization shall not be required to provide goods, services, or its facilities or grounds for the solemnization or celebration of a marriage that is in violation of its religious beliefs or faith.
(b) A religious organization or nonprofit organization operated, supervised, or controlled by a religious organization that, pursuant to this section, fails or refuses to provide goods, services, or its facilities or grounds for the solemnization or celebration of a marriage shall be immune from any fine, penalty, injunction, administrative proceeding, or any other legal or administrative liability for the failure or refusal. [L Sp 2013 2d, c 1, pt of §2]
Cross References
Civil unions, exemption for religious organizations, see §572B-9.5.
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