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Bill Summary · SB 416

Legislative bill overview

SB 416 modifies Hawaii's Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, though the specific amendments are not detailed in the provided legislative history. The bill has passed initial readings with amendments and was referred to the Judiciary and Civil Law Committee (JDC) before being carried over to the 2026 regular session.

Why is this important

Landlord-tenant law directly affects housing stability for Hawaii's renters and property owners' rights. Changes to this code can impact eviction procedures, lease terms, security deposit rules, habitability standards, or rent control measures—issues with significant consequences for Hawaii's housing market and residents' ability to afford and maintain housing.

Potential points of contention

  • The Committee on Property and Consumer Protections split vote (4 ayes, 1 aye with reservations, 1 no) suggests internal disagreement about the amendments
  • Without access to the specific amendments (SD 1), stakeholders from both tenant advocacy and property owner groups likely hold conflicting views on whether changes adequately protect their interests
  • Hawaii's ongoing housing affordability crisis means any landlord-tenant code changes will be scrutinized for impact on rental availability and pricing

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

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