HB 846 Hawaii House · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO CONTRACTORS.

HB 846 raises the dollar threshold for the handyman exemption under contractor licensing law from $1,500 to $2,500. This means contractors performing small home repair jobs under the new limit ($2,500 per job) would no longer need a state license. The bill directly affects small-scale contractors and homeowners seeking minor repairs, reducing regulatory burden for simpler projects. It is a procedural change to existing licensing rules, not a new policy.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 21, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to CPC, referral sheet 3
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Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and Pass First Reading.
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Jan 21, 2025
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Pending introduction.
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