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HI HB1511

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scot Matayoshi

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits entities from sending unsolicited mail or email that uses high pressure tactics or misleads consumers into believing the sender is affiliated with vehicle manufacturers, dealers, mortgage companies, insurance companies, or government agencies when soliciting payment for warranties, service contracts, or license renewals.

  • Requires senders of such solicitations to include a clear and conspicuous disclosure statement in boldface 14-point type stating they are not affiliated with the referenced entity and that payment is completely optional.

  • Makes any contract entered into from non-compliant solicitations voidable at the consumer's option, with full refund of money paid required.

  • Defines "high pressure tactics" as marketing methods that induce payment through force, fright, threat, or undue pressure, whether explicit or implied.

  • Effective date set for July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating further legislative action needed before implementation).

Legislative Description

Relating To Consumer Protection.

Consumer Protection

Last Action

The committee(s) on CPN has scheduled a public hearing on 03-18-26 9:30AM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.

3/13/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection3/12/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/20/2026
Consumer Protection & Commerce1/26/2026

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