SB 3035 Hawaii Senate · 2026 Regular Session

RELATING TO REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS.

Summary

Requires a seller of real property adjacent to the shoreline, and the seller's agent, to disclose and include in all advertisements certain shoreline erosion issues related to the parcel. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD2)

Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared

Introduction

Jan 2026

Committee Review

Mar 2026

Senate Passage

Mar 2026

House Passage

Governor

Introduced Jan 23, 2026 Last action Mar 12, 2026

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What changed between versions

SB3035_SD1 → SB3035_SD2 · 2 edits

MINOR

This bill updates the disclosure requirements for real estate agents selling shoreline property to include 'reasonably known' erosion control structures, ensuring more comprehensive information is provided to buyers. It also significantly delays the effective date of the law from immediate approval to July 1, 2050, likely to allow time for administrative preparation or future legislative adjustments.

Scope change

The scope of required disclosures was expanded to include structures that are reasonably known, rather than just those explicitly permitted or unpermitted without qualification.

REQUIREMENT

The disclosure obligation for sellers and agents was broadened to include 'reasonably known' erosion control structures, expanding the scope of information buyers must receive.

TIMELINE

The effective date of the Act was changed from immediate approval to July 1, 2050, postponing when the new rules become enforceable.

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 12, 2026

Committee

Referred to WAL, CPC, referral sheet 17

lower

Mar 10, 2026

Introduced

Received from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 348) in amended form (SD 2).

lower

Mar 10, 2026

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, 2026

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 26, 2026

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, McKelvey, Awa; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lamosao.

upper

Feb 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on CPN/JDC will hold a public decision making on 02-26-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

upper

Feb 20, 2026

Upper · Passed

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

upper

Feb 20, 2026

Committee

Reported from WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2523) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to CPN/JDC.

upper

Feb 6, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Chang.

upper

Feb 3, 2026

Upper · Passed

The committee(s) on WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-06-26 1:00PM; CR 224 & Videoconference.

upper

Jan 30, 2026

Committee

Referred to WLA, CPN/JDC.

upper

Jan 23, 2026

Introduced

Introduced.

upper

10 primary · 3 co-sponsors