States / Hawaii / SB 179

SB 179 Passed First Chamber

RELATING TO REMEDIES.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
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Enacted

Clarifies the applicability of the statute of repose for actions arising from construction defects. Clarifies the required contents of a notice of claim of construction defect served on a contractor. Amends the process and time frame for a claimant to accept a contractor's offer to settle or inspect and authorize the contractor to proceed with repairs. Limits the amount a claimant can recover if the claimant rejects a contractor's reasonable proposal for inspection or a reasonable offer to remedy. Clarifies the consequences of rejecting an offer of settlement. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Jan 13, 2025
Last action
Jan 13, 2025 — Pending Introduction.
Session
2026
Momentum
54 · Moderate