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HI SB2842

Bill

Status

Passed

4/27/2012

Primary Sponsor

Shan Tsutsui

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows aggrieved persons to file civil actions for housing discrimination in court within two years after the occurrence or termination of the alleged discriminatory practice

  • Directs the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to issue a right to sue letter on complaints when a civil action alleging similar facts has also been filed

  • Specifies available remedies in civil actions for housing discrimination cases

  • Aligns Hawaii state law with federal Fair Housing Act requirements regarding filing deadlines and procedures

  • Received support from the Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and the Hawaii Civil Rights Commission

Legislative Description

Real Property Transactions; Civil Actions for Discriminatory Practices

Last Action

(S) Act 085, 4/26/2012 (Gov. Msg. No. 1186).

4/27/2012

Committee Referrals

Judiciary and Labor1/25/2012

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