Scope of part; limitation on use of genetic testing

HRS §584A-701, under uniform parentage act.

HRS §584A-701

PART VII. GENETIC TESTING

[§584A-701] Scope of part; limitation on use of genetic testing. (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. [L 2025, c 298, pt of §2]