HB 635

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 21, 2025.

Residential Landlord-tenant Code; Damages; Attorney's Fees.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-635
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee CPC, JHA
House in_committee 2025-01-21
Housing
Summary

Allows tenants who prevail in a lawsuit for a violation of the Residential Landlord-Tenant Code to be awarded damages, reasonable attorney's fees, and costs of the suit.

Sponsor
Trish La Chica
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-01-21 Status in_committee
2025-01-21 Latest Action Referred to CPC, JHA, referral sheet 2
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