SB 1056 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO THE RESIDENTIAL LANDLORD-TENANT CODE.

SB 1056 restricts annual rent increases for residential landlords by capping the maximum percentage increase allowed within a 12-month period and limiting how frequently rent can be raised. This bill directly affects residential tenants and landlords in the state by imposing these specific limits on rent hikes. Key provisions include setting a defined annual cap on rent increases and restricting the number of times a landlord may raise rent within a year. The bill is currently pending in the legislative process, having been carried over to the 2026 Regular Session.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 17, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 17, 2025
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