HI HB1312

Establishes licensing requirements for condominium association managers beginning July 1, 2027, making it unlawful to work as an association manager without a license

Defines "association manager" as any person hired to oversee daily operations including budget management, collecting dues, maintaining common areas, hiring employees, enforcing governing documents, and managing vendors

Grants the Real Estate Commission authority to establish licensure requirements, grant or deny licenses, adopt rules, take disciplinary action, and develop a code of ethics for association managers

Exempts employees or contractors who work under the supervision of a licensed association manager from the licensing requirement

Authorizes the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs to collect license fees to cover program administration costs, with daily fines for violations (amount to be determined)