8 U.S.C. § 1405

A person born in Hawaii on or after August 12, 1898 , and before April 30, 1900 , is declared to be a citizen of the United States as of April 30, 1900 . A person born in Hawaii on or after April 30, 1900 , is a citizen of the United States at birth. A person who was a citizen of the Republic of Hawaii on August 12, 1898 , is declared to be a citizen of the United States as of April 30, 1900 .