States / Hawaii / HB 224

HB 224 Reported from Committee

RELATING TO PROPERTY RIGHTS.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Establishes a procedure for immediately removing an unlawful occupant of a dwelling or premises with assistance from law enforcement. Provides that an unlawful occupant of a dwelling or premises is civilly liable for unpaid utility bills. Provides that a person who trespasses in or upon a dwelling or premises and intentionally or knowingly damages property in an amount exceeding $999 commits a felony of criminal property damage in the second degree.

Requires the Department of the Attorney General to develop, publish, and make available a complaint form to remove unlawful occupants of residential dwellings. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 16, 2025
Last action
Jan 16, 2025 — Pending introduction.
Session
2026
Momentum
60 · High