HI HB2742

Establishes a new pre-litigation mediation procedure for residential tenancies affected by wildfire-related eviction moratoriums, requiring landlords to provide 15 calendar days' written notice before filing summary possession actions for nonpayment of rent.

Requires landlords to submit the 15-day notice to state-funded mediation centers and participate in mediation if tenants schedule it within that period, which extends the filing delay to 30 calendar days after notice receipt if mediation is scheduled.

Restricts summary possession actions for nonpayment of rent based on rent arrears thresholds that vary by time period after moratorium expiration: 4 months during days 1-30, 3 months during days 31-91, 2 months during days 92-152, and 1 month during days 153-365.

Allows landlords to file immediately if tenants cancel or fail to appear at scheduled mediation, and permits courts to order additional mediation if sessions have not occurred by the return hearing date.

Appropriates funds for the judiciary to contract for mediation services and takes effect July 1, 2040, upon the governor's notification that no further wildfire-related eviction moratoriums will be issued.