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HI HB1360

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Shirley Ann Templo

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Consolidates Hawaii's dual land registry systems (land court system and regular system) into a single unified registry, with all existing records transitioned by June 30, 2030

  • Requires the Department of Land and Natural Resources to digitize all land records into a centralized, searchable online database accessible to the public with user-friendly search functions

  • Implements blockchain technology to record land transactions in a tamper-proof manner, provide unique digital identifiers for each parcel, and allow real-time ownership verification

  • Appropriates $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2025-2026 for digitization, system development, blockchain deployment, and public outreach

  • Mandates an interim report to the legislature by July 1, 2026, and a final report upon completion of the transition to the unified system

Legislative Description

Relating To Land Registration.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Water & Land1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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