HI HB25

Prohibits discrimination in rental transactions based on lawful source of income, including government assistance programs like Section 8 housing vouchers.

Expands discriminatory practices under Hawaii law to include refusal to rent, discrimination in rental terms, steering away from properties, and discriminatory advertisements or applications based on source of income.

Defines "source of income" broadly to include employment, government assistance programs, loans, gifts, inheritance, pensions, alimony, and child support.

Voids restrictive covenants or conditions in rental agreements that limit occupancy based on source of income and prohibits inserting or honoring such provisions in property chains of title.

Allows landlords to verify income source and amount, and evaluate financial stability and creditworthiness using commercially reasonable methods, but prohibits blanket rejection based on income source type.