HB 1360 Summary

• Directs the Department of Land and Natural Resources to consolidate Hawaii's dual land registry systems (land court and regular system) into a single unified system by June 30, 2030.

• Requires digitization of all land records into a centralized, searchable online database accessible to the public with user-friendly search functions by parcel number, owner name, and transaction history.

• Mandates implementation of blockchain technology to record land transactions in a tamper-proof manner and provide unique digital identifiers for each parcel with real-time ownership verification.

• Establishes an affordable fee structure for record access and requires public outreach to educate residents on using the new system.

• Appropriates $15,000,000 from general revenues for fiscal year 2025-2026 to fund digitization, system development, blockchain deployment, and public outreach; requires interim report by July 1, 2026 and final report upon transition completion.