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Bill Summary · SB 147

Legislative bill overview

SB 147 is a Hawaii condominium reform bill introduced by Senators Keohokalole, Inouye, and Chang. The bill has passed the Senate in amended form (SD 2) with unanimous support and is currently pending House consideration after being referred to the Consumer Protection and Commerce (CPC) and Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs (JHA) committees.

Why this is important

Condominium regulations directly affect property owners, homebuyers, and the state's housing market. Hawaii's condominium laws govern how thousands of residential properties operate, influencing affordability, owner protections, and dispute resolution processes. Reforms to these laws can have significant financial and legal consequences for current and prospective condo owners.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific amendments in SD 2 are not detailed in the legislative record provided, making it unclear which condominium provisions were modified and whether changes favor owners, associations, or developers
  • Condominium reform bills often face tension between protecting individual owner interests and preserving association governance authority
  • Without knowing the substantive changes, it's unclear whether the bill addresses affordability, reserve funding requirements, dispute resolution, or other contentious condo issues that typically generate stakeholder disagreement

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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