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SB 347

RELATING TO LANDLORD-TENANT LAW.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Karl Rhoads

Hawaii landlord-tenant bill referred to committees for review; specific provisions not yet publicly detailed; carried over to 2026 session for further consideration.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · SB 347

Legislative bill overview

SB 347 is a Hawaii landlord-tenant law bill introduced by Senator Karl Rhoads that has progressed through initial legislative stages but remains in committee review. The bill was referred to both the Consumer Protection and Commerce Committee (CPN) and the Judiciary Committee (JDC) for evaluation and was carried over to the 2026 regular session, indicating it requires further development or deliberation.

Why is this important

Landlord-tenant laws directly affect housing affordability, tenant protections, and rental market dynamics in Hawaii, where housing costs are among the nation's highest. Changes to these laws can impact eviction procedures, security deposits, maintenance responsibilities, and fair housing practices for both the substantial rental population and property owners in the state.

Potential points of contention

  • Lack of publicly available details: The bill's specific provisions are not disclosed in the legislative record provided, making it difficult to assess which stakeholder groups (tenants, landlords, housing advocates) may object
  • Committee referral to both CPN and JDC: The dual referral suggests complex policy questions spanning consumer protection and civil law, potentially indicating disagreement about the bill's proper scope
  • Hawaii's housing crisis context: Any landlord-tenant changes occur against Hawaii's severe affordable housing shortage, where tenant protections must balance against rental market viability

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

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