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HB 709

RELATING TO TRESPASSING.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jenna Takenouchi

Hawaii bill on trespassing laws referred to housing and judiciary committees; specific provisions unclear from action history but carries implications for property rights and public land access.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 709

Legislative bill overview

HB 709 relates to trespassing laws in Hawaii, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the provided action history. The bill was introduced by Representative Jenna Takenouchi and has been under review by the House Standing Committee on Housing (HSG) and is also referred to the Judiciary and Hawaiian Affairs Committee (JHA).

Why is this important

Trespassing laws directly affect property rights, law enforcement practices, and the balance between landowner protections and public access to land. Changes to Hawaii's trespassing statutes could impact everything from private property enforcement to traditional Hawaiian gathering rights and public access to beaches and natural areas—issues particularly significant in Hawaii's cultural and environmental context.

Potential points of contention

  • Definition clarity: Whether the bill narrows or expands what constitutes trespassing, potentially affecting enforcement consistency
  • Hawaiian traditional rights: How revised trespassing laws interact with Native Hawaiian gathering and subsistence rights protections
  • Public access vs. private property: The balance between protecting landowner interests and maintaining public access to beaches, trails, and natural resources

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

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