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HB 274

RELATING TO SUBCONTRACTORS.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by David Alcos

Hawaii HB 274 addresses subcontractor regulations, referred to Finance and Consumer Protection committees before carryover to 2026 session; full policy details unavailable.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 274

Legislative bill overview

HB 274 relates to subcontractors in Hawaii but specific substantive provisions are not publicly detailed in the available legislative materials. The bill was introduced in January 2025, passed first reading, and was referred to three committees: Consumer Protection and Commerce (CPC), Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs (JHA), and Finance (FIN) before being carried over to the 2026 regular session.

Why is this important

Subcontractor regulations affect construction, service industries, and consumer protections in Hawaii. Depending on its provisions, the bill could impact payment timelines, licensing requirements, dispute resolution, or worker protections—issues that affect both businesses and consumers across the state.

Potential points of contention

  • The bill's referral to Finance Committee suggests potential fiscal implications or cost impacts that may face budget scrutiny
  • The referral to Consumer Protection indicates possible consumer protection measures that contractors or subcontractors might view as burdensome
  • Without publicly available bill text, stakeholder concerns remain unclear, but subcontractor regulations typically involve tensions between worker protections, business flexibility, and administrative costs

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

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