SB 147 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO CONDOMINIUMS.

Summary

Establishes processes and requirements for associations to impose fines against unit owners, tenants, and guests for violations of the declaration, bylaws, or house rules. Prohibits associations from charging attorneys' fees with respect to any fines that are not deemed collectable. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 10, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025

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What changed between versions

SB147_SD1 → SB147_SD2 · 5 edits

MODERATE

The bill was updated from the first session (SD1) to the second session (SD2), changing the legislative session number and updating internal tracking dates and reference numbers. The core legal text regarding condominium fines and foreclosure procedures was modified slightly to improve clarity and grammar, such as adding a semicolon to a list and changing 'such as' to 'including' for broader applicability. These changes refine the language without altering the fundamental rights or obligations of property owners and associations.

Scope change

The bill's scope remains the same, applying to condominium associations in Hawaii, but the legislative session it belongs to has changed from the Thirty-Third Legislature, Session 1 to Session 2.

TECHNICAL

Updated the legislative session identifier from S.D. 1 to S.D. 2 and revised internal tracking dates and bill numbers to reflect the new session.

REQUIREMENT

Added a semicolon to a list of conditions for recording a conveyance to ensure grammatical clarity.

Changed the phrase 'such as' to 'including' when listing fees that are not common expenses to ensure the list is not interpreted as exhaustive.

Reformatted the text regarding the termination of services for delinquent owners to improve readability and flow.

Adjusted the phrasing in the definitions section to clarify that the listed definitions apply to specific subsections unless context dictates otherwise.

Floor votes

How they voted

This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).

Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions

Key actions

Committee

Mar 6, 2025

Committee

Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 19

lower

Mar 4, 2025

Introduced

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 102) in amended form (SD 2).

lower

Mar 4, 2025

Upper · Passed

Report adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.

upper

Feb 21, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Chang, San Buenaventura; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Gabbard.

upper

Feb 18, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-21-25 10:20AM; Conference Room 016 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 14, 2025

Upper · Passed

Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to JDC.

upper

Feb 14, 2025

Committee

Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 665) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC.

upper

Feb 12, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, Richards, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) McKelvey.

upper

Jan 31, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 02-05-25 10:00AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to CPN, JDC.

upper

Jan 15, 2025

Introduced

Introduced and passed First Reading.

upper

Jan 10, 2025

Introduced

Pending Introduction.

upper

3 primary · 0 co-sponsors