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Bill Summary · SB 1293

Legislative bill overview

SB 1293 modifies Hawaii's Residential Landlord-Tenant Code, though the specific amendments are not detailed in the provided legislative actions. The bill passed its second reading in amended form (SD 1) 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 laws directly affect housing stability, rental costs, and tenant protections for Hawaii residents in a state with significant affordable housing challenges. Changes to this code can impact dispute resolution procedures, eviction processes, security deposits, maintenance responsibilities, or lease terms that affect thousands of rental relationships across the islands.

Potential points of contention

  • The specific amendments in SD 1 are not publicly detailed in available records, making it difficult to identify which provisions generated the most debate during committee review
  • Balancing landlord property rights and investment incentives against tenant protections and housing security—a perennial tension in landlord-tenant law
  • How changes affect Hawaii's already constrained rental market and whether modifications increase or decrease housing availability and affordability

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

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