HawaiiSB 29582025–2026 Regular Session (Year 2)Senate

RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

Sponsored By: Angus L.K. McKelvey (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 ReportCPN, JDC

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Angus L.K. McKelvey

    Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Kurt Fevella

    Republican • Senate

  • Carol Fukunaga

    Democratic • Senate

  • Mike Gabbard

    Democratic • Senate

  • Michelle N. Kidani

    Democratic • Senate

  • Sharon Y. Moriwaki

    Democratic • Senate

  • Karl Rhoads

    Democratic • Senate

  • III Richards

    Democratic • Senate

  • Joy A. San Buenaventura

    Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

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Actions Timeline

  1. Referred to CPN, JDC.

    1/30/2026Senate
  2. Passed First Reading.

    1/26/2026Senate
  3. Introduced.

    1/23/2026Senate

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