Haw. Const. art. I, § 2
- Constitution
- Constitution of Hawaii
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
All persons are free by nature and are equal in their inherent and inalienable rights. Among these rights are the enjoyment of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, and the acquiring and possessing of property. These rights cannot endure unless the people recognize their corresponding obligations and responsibilities. [Am Const Con 1978 and election Nov 7, 1978]
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