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HI HB1742
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/10/2026
Primary Sponsor
Luke Evslin
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AI Summary
- Authorizes self-contained relocatable housing units (up to 400 square feet, movable, off-grid) on any parcel with landowner consent, requiring only a ministerial zoning permit that must be issued within 30 days or is automatically approved
- Counties may adopt reasonable ordinances on sanitation, access, spacing, and safety, but every legal lot must be entitled to at least one self-contained relocatable housing unit
- Prohibits self-contained relocatable housing units in state conservation districts, allows county restrictions in special management areas, flood hazard zones, and high wildfire risk areas, and bans their use as transient accommodations
- Classifies manufactured homes (HUD-code compliant dwellings on permanent foundations connected to utilities) as real property for purposes of transfer, conveyance, mortgage, and foreclosure, requiring recording with land court or bureau of conveyances
- Exempts lawfully sited self-contained relocatable housing units from prohibitions on using parked vehicles for human habitation between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
Legislative Description
Relating To Housing.
Construction
Last Action
The committee(s) on EIG/HOU/WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-19-26 3:01PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference.
3/16/2026
Committee Referrals
Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs3/12/2026
Judiciary & Hawaiian Affairs2/20/2026
Transportation2/11/2026
Housing1/26/2026
Full Bill Text
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