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Bill Summary · SB 1134

Legislative bill overview

SB 1134 is a Hawaii housing bill introduced by Senator Angus McKelvey that has progressed through first reading and been referred to the Housing (HOU) and Consumer Protection & Commerce (CPN) committees. The bill was carried over to the 2026 regular session, meaning its specific provisions were not enacted in the 2025 session and await further consideration.

Why is this important

Hawaii faces a severe affordable housing crisis with some of the nation's highest housing costs relative to income. Any housing legislation in Hawaii carries significant weight for residents struggling with affordability, homelessness, and displacement. The referral to both housing and consumer protection committees suggests the bill may address landlord-tenant relations, affordability measures, or consumer protections in the rental market.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available bill text: Without access to the actual provisions, specific impacts cannot be assessed; stakeholders may debate whether the bill adequately addresses Hawaii's housing shortage versus other proposed solutions
  • Committee jurisdiction overlap: Referral to both HOU and CPN committees may indicate complexity around whether this is primarily a housing supply/development issue or a consumer/renter protection issue
  • Implementation timeline: Carryover to 2026 suggests either incomplete vetting or political complexity that could affect urgency in addressing Hawaii's housing crisis

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

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