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HI HB1094

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nadine Nakamura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Hawaii Public Housing Authority (HPHA) to sell, donate, or otherwise dispose of property abandoned or seized in or around federal public housing projects

  • Requires HPHA to send certified mail notice to known property owners at least 5 calendar days before disposition, or post notice on premises if owner is unknown

  • Property valued at $500 or more per item requires public notice in a statewide or local publication and must be sold by public auction; items under $500 may be disposed of at HPHA's discretion

  • Owners may reclaim property before disposition by proving entitlement and paying all unpaid rent, debts, charges, fines, and handling/storage fees (minimum $25 per day)

  • Sale proceeds after deductions are first applied to any amounts owed to the State, with remaining funds held in trust for 30 days before being deposited into HPHA's special fund

Legislative Description

Relating To The Hawaii Public Housing Authority.

Public Housing

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/11/2025
Housing1/23/2025

Full Bill Text

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