S.B. 2953 Summary

• Amends Chapter 206E, Hawaii Revised Statutes to add new section requiring private streets, highways, or thoroughfares in commercial development districts that have been continuously used by the general public for at least six months to conform to county construction and maintenance standards.

• Holds owners who exercise ownership rights for financial gain or profit responsible for all costs of conforming and maintaining such private roads to meet county standards established under HRS sections 46-1.5(19)(A) and 265A-1.

• Authorizes any person to file a civil action in circuit court for injunctive relief to compel owner compliance, with prevailing plaintiffs entitled to recover reasonable attorney's fees and court costs.

• Takes effect upon approval and repeals on June 30, 2023.