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SB 3176

RELATING TO HOUSING.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Stanley Chang

SB 3176 is a Hawaii housing bill under committee review with a public hearing scheduled for February 10, 2026, addressing the state's critical housing affordability challenges.

The committee(s) on HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 02-10-26 1:00PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
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Bill Summary · SB 3176

Legislative bill overview

SB 3176 is a Hawaii housing bill introduced by Senator Stanley Chang that is currently in early legislative stages. The bill was introduced on January 28, 2026, passed first reading, and has been referred to the House Committee on Housing (HOU) and the Ways and Means Committee (WAM) for review, with a public hearing scheduled for February 10, 2026.

Why is this important

Hawaii faces a severe housing affordability crisis with some of the highest housing costs in the nation relative to local incomes. Any housing-related legislation in Hawaii carries significant weight for residents struggling with homelessness, displacement, and access to stable housing.

Potential points of contention

  • Without the bill's specific language available, the actual provisions and their fiscal impact cannot be assessed, making it difficult to predict opposition
  • Housing bills in Hawaii typically involve tradeoffs between affordability goals, developer interests, environmental protection, and tax implications
  • The referral to WAM suggests potential budgetary or revenue implications that may face scrutiny regarding state funding sources

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

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