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HI HB1700

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/6/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sue Keohokapu-Lee Loy

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands Hawaii's expedited permit approval process under Section 46-90 to include housing projects for individuals with disabilities and individuals with access and functional needs, in addition to existing single-family and multi-family housing projects
  • Defines "disability" by reference to section 515-2 of Hawaii Revised Statutes
  • Defines "individual with access and functional needs" to include those 62 years or older, with limited English proficiency, limited transportation access, or limited financial resources
  • Takes effect July 1, 3000 (placeholder date) and repeals on June 30, 2031

Legislative Description

Relating To Housing.

Housing Projects

Last Action

The committee(s) on EIG/HHS/HOU has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-26 1:05PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs3/10/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/11/2026
Housing1/26/2026

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