SB 784

Hawaii Senate bill in Session 2026.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 23, 2025.

AG; Property Rights; Trespass; Unlawful Occupation; Dwelling; Premises; Squatters; Removal; Law Enforcement; Property Damage; Penalties; Complaint.

Bill ID HI-2026-SB-784
Session 2026
Status in_committee
Committee PSM, JDC
Senate in_committee 2025-01-23
Criminal Justice Infrastructure / Utilities
Summary

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.

Sponsor
Karl Rhoads
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2025-01-23 Status in_committee
2025-01-23 Latest Action Referred to PSM, JDC.
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