SB 157 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO ANTITRUST.

Summary

Prohibits the use of algorithmic price-setting in Hawaii's rental market. Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop and undertake a public education program regarding the prohibition. Establishes fines and penalties. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Issues: ✓ Housing

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2025

Committee Review

Mar 2025

Senate Passage

Mar 2025

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Dec 8, 2025

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What changed between versions

SB157_SD1 → SB157_SD2 · 4 edits

MODERATE

The bill was updated from Senate District 1 to Senate District 2, reflecting a change in the legislative sponsor or version. The core policy regarding unlawful rent price-fixing and the prohibition on coordinators facilitating agreements to restrict competition remains substantively unchanged, though the specific language defining prohibited conduct was slightly rephrased for clarity.

Scope change

The bill's scope and applicability remain unchanged; it continues to prohibit rental price-fixing and the use of coordinators to restrict competition in Hawaii's rental market.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill header and metadata to reflect the transition from Senate District 1 (SD1) to Senate District 2 (SD2), indicating a revision in the legislative process.

Adjusted numerical identifiers and dates in the document metadata to align with the new Senate District version.

REQUIREMENT

Rephrased the definition of prohibited conduct for coordinators to explicitly mention performing a 'coordinating function' rather than just subscribing to services, clarifying the scope of the ban.

Expanded the list of restricted agreements to explicitly include restrictions on 'pricing, lease terms, or ideal occupancy levels,' making the anti-competitive prohibitions more specific.

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, FIN, referral sheet 19

lower

Mar 4, 2025

Introduced

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 104) 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 26, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 13 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, Aquino, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

upper

Feb 26, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on JDC recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in JDC were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Rhoads, Gabbard, Chang, San Buenaventura, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

upper

Feb 21, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on JDC/WAM will hold a public decision making on 02-26-25 10:05AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 10, 2025

Upper · Passed

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

upper

Feb 10, 2025

Committee

Reported from CPN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 167) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to JDC/WAM.

upper

Jan 28, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on CPN recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in CPN were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Keohokalole, Fukunaga, McKelvey, Richards, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.

upper

Jan 23, 2025

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-25 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 17, 2025

Committee

Referred to CPN, JDC/WAM.

upper

Jan 15, 2025

Introduced

Introduced and passed First Reading.

upper

Jan 13, 2025

Introduced

Pending Introduction.

upper

1 primary · 0 co-sponsors