HI SB206

Prohibits landlords from discriminating against tenants in rental transactions based on participation in Section 8 housing choice vouchers or permanent supportive housing programs, effective May 1, 2023.

Makes discriminatory practices illegal including: advertising that excludes voucher holders, discouraging voucher holders from renting, refusing to rent to them, or imposing different rental conditions based on housing assistance participation.

Exempts landlords with four or fewer dwelling units in the state, those conducting standard income verification, owner-occupied buildings with two families or fewer, and certain affordable housing projects subsidized by public funds.

Establishes civil penalties of up to $2,000 for first violations within one year and $2,500 for subsequent violations, with courts authorized to grant injunctive relief; prohibits attorney's fees awards.

Requires the Hawaii Public Housing Authority and Hawaii Civil Rights Commission to produce and publicize informational materials about the prohibition on source of income discrimination.