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HB 276

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Luke Evslin and 10 co-sponsors

Hawaii bill HB 276 modifies condominium regulations, advancing through housing committee with amendments before referral to consumer protection review.

The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-24-26 9:35AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
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Bill Summary · HB 276

Legislative bill overview

HB 276 addresses condominium regulations in Hawaii, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the provided legislative history. Based on the bill's progression through the Housing committee (HSG) and subsequent referral to the Consumer Protection Committee (CPC), it likely involves consumer protections, ownership rights, or governance structures affecting condo owners and associations.

Why is this important

Condominium legislation affects hundreds of thousands of Hawaii residents who own units in multi-family properties. Changes to condo regulations can impact property values, owners' rights, association governance, transparency requirements, and dispute resolution mechanisms—making this relevant to a significant portion of the state's housing market.

Potential points of contention

  • Scope of association authority - Questions about whether changes expand or limit condo associations' power over owners regarding fees, assessments, or property restrictions
  • Consumer protection vs. property rights balance - Tensions between protecting individual owners from predatory practices and preserving associations' ability to maintain properties and enforce rules
  • Implementation costs - Amendments may impose new administrative or compliance burdens on existing associations, raising concerns about cost-shifting to residents

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

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