RELATING TO TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS.
Sponsored By: Sharon Y. Moriwaki (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Prohibits any person from charging any fees on a transient accommodation unit, room, or service that were not disclosed before the time of booking. Requires any person offering, listing, advertising, soliciting, or displaying a rate or price for the use or occupancy of a transient accommodation unit, room, or service to disclose at the time of booking in a clear and conspicuous manner, the total dollar amount that will be charged, including all resort fees and taxes and fees imposed by government entities. Establishes penalties. Effective 1/1/2026.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Sharon Y. Moriwaki
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
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Actions Timeline
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025Referred to EDT, CPN/JDC.
1/27/2025SenateIntroduced and passed First Reading.
1/23/2025SenatePending Introduction.
1/22/2025Senate
Bill Text
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