HawaiiHB 22212025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)House

RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

Sponsored By: Daniel Holt (Democratic)

In Committee

Summary

Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee for a criminal background check or credit report if an applicant provides a certified copy of a recent criminal background check or credit report. Prohibits a landlord or the landlord's agent from charging an application fee if a recent comprehensive reusable tenant screening report is available. Requires a landlord or the landlord's agent to provide, upon request, a certified copy of an applicant's criminal background check or credit report.

Rental Application Screening FeeCriminal Background CheckCredit ReportCertified CopiesReusable Tenant Screening ReportCPC, FIN

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Daniel Holt

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Cory M. Chun

    Democratic • House

  • Luke A. Evslin

    Democratic • House

  • Tina Nakada Grandinetti

    Democratic • House

  • Ikaika Hussey

    Democratic • House

  • Greggor Ilagan

    Democratic • House

  • Kirstin Kahaloa

    Democratic • House

  • Sue L. Keohokapu-Lee Loy

    Democratic • House

  • Darius K. Kila

    Democratic • House

  • Matthias Kusch

    Democratic • House

  • Mike Lee

    Democratic • House

  • Nicole E. Lowen

    Democratic • House

  • Terez Amato

    Democratic • House

  • Ikaika Olds

    Democratic • House

  • Mahina Poepoe

    Democratic • House

  • Jackson D. Sayama

    Democratic • House

  • Jenna Takenouchi

    Democratic • House

  • Justin H. Woodson

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Referred to CPC, FIN, referral sheet 5

    1/30/2026House
  2. Introduced and Pass First Reading.

    1/28/2026House
  3. Pending introduction.

    1/26/2026House

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